‘Star Trek’ star Patrick Stewart dies age 86
2026-10-30
For Star Trek fans, he was the legendary Captain Picard; the British actor and director Patrick Stewart, longtime member ofContinue Reading
Sangakkara reveals details of alleged racist treatment at Dublin Airport
2026-10-30
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara has provided further details about an alleged incident of discrimination involving Ryanair gateContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police seize over Rs. 249bn worth of drugs in three years
2026-10-29
Under the “A Nation United” national mission, the Sri Lanka Police have seized massive quantities of illegal narcotics valued atContinue Reading
Six arrested for obstructing luxury bus and assaulting crew in Kalutara
2026-10-29
Six suspects have been arrested by the police for allegedly obstructing a luxury bus and assaulting its driver and conductorContinue Reading
Prof. H.M.J.C. Pitawala appointed Vice Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University
2026-10-29
Professor H.M.J.C. Pitawala has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of Uva Wellassa University by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – October 29
2026-10-29
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
IDB opens applications for ‘i5 Industry Excellence Journey & Awards 2026’
2026-10-29
The Industrial Development Board (IDB), operating under the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, has opened applications for the ‘i5Continue Reading
Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air launches direct flights to Mattala Airport
2026-10-29
Uzbekistan based airline Centrum Air has launched direct flight operations between Tashkent and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, according to anContinue Reading
What really happened to Homagama suspect? Senior DIG reveals new details
2026-10-29
Western Province Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Sajeewa Medawatte says police believe the suspect who died in Homagama Police custodyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Thailand focus on strengthening ties in health, tech and education
2026-10-29
Sri Lanka and Thailand have held discussions to strengthen bilateral cooperation across health, education, technology and economic sectors. The discussionsContinue Reading
Met Department issues amber warning for deep sea areas in Bay of Bengal
2026-10-29
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level advisory warning multi-day boat operators, fishing, and naval communities operating in theContinue Reading
President directs Sports Ministry to plan for international wins and public health
2026-10-29
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials of the Sports Ministry to formulate strategic plans to produce athletes capable ofContinue Reading
Israel jobs for Sri Lankans only through government agreements from January 2027
2026-10-29
The recruitment of Sri Lankan workers for employment in Israel will be carried out exclusively through Government-to-Government (G-to-G) agreements fromContinue Reading
12,000 Goli Soda bottles seized in Colombo over choking risk
2026-10-29
Around 12,000 bottles of the popular soft drink known as Goli Soda have been seized by the Colombo Municipal CouncilContinue Reading
One fake seizure, 17 escapees: How prisoners broke out of Tamil Nadu jail
2026-10-29
17 prisoners who escaped from a jail in India’s Tamil Nadu state after staging a fake medical emergency and overpoweringContinue Reading
UN raises serious concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed anti-terrorism law, calls for major revisions
2026-10-29
The United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has raised serious concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed Protection of the State fromContinue Reading
Bank accounts of Rakitha Rajapakshe frozen by Bribery Commission
2026-10-29
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has taken steps to freeze several bank accounts and luxuryContinue Reading
Government or private hospital model ? COPE demands urgent decision on KDU Hospital
2026-10-29
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has instructed authorities to urgently decide whether the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence UniversityContinue Reading