Anojan Sivarasa case: Legal team finalizes appeal to Saudi Supreme Court
2026-10-10
An appeal to the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia against the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan SivarasaContinue Reading
Sanath Jayasuriya joins calls for Saudi Arabia to pardon Sri Lankan Sivarasa Anojan
2026-10-10
Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya has joined calls for clemency for Sri Lankan national Sivarasa Anojan, making aContinue Reading
Elon Musk calls Mukesh Ambani ‘Prime Minister,’ accuses him of blocking Starlink in India
2026-10-10
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has launched a public attack on Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, sarcastically addressing him asContinue Reading
‘Teardrop Nation’ can help Sri Lanka reflect on past successes and failures: Sajith Premadasa
2026-10-10
Sarah Kabir’s documentary ‘Teardrop Nation’ could help Sri Lanka understand its past successes and failures and draw lessons for theContinue Reading
Buddhist monks begin protest march in Kandy demanding Gnanasara Thera’s release
2026-10-10
A protest march led by Buddhist monks began from the Sri Dalada Maligawa premises in Kandy on Saturday (Oct. 10),Continue Reading
Female schoolteacher sentenced to eight years in prison for abusing student
2026-10-10
A 49-year-old female schoolteacher has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of three charges relatingContinue Reading
New system proposed for Rs. 750 monthly allowance paid to parents of war heroes
2026-10-10
The Ranaviru Seva Authority has announced plans to introduce a new verification system for the monthly Rs. 750 “Mapiya Rekawarana”Continue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued for 6 provinces and 3 districts
2026-10-10
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North Western and Southern provinces, as wellContinue Reading
Trump strikes diesel deal with Putin to bring Russian fuel to US and global markets
2026-10-10
US President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release millions of tons of RussianContinue Reading
Sri Lankan ambassador visits Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam prison
2026-10-10
Sri Lankan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia O. L. Ameer Ajwad visited Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison on Oct. 8Continue Reading
Dehiwala Zoo to perform surgery on sick zebra
2026-10-10
A female zebra at the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens is scheduled to undergo surgery after veterinary examinations found an obstruction inContinue Reading
Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft demand, Nikkei Asia reports
2026-10-10
Apple (AAPL.O) has told some suppliers to cut production of components for its newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhoneContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over fatal shooting in Boralesgamuwa
2026-10-10
A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting a murder by shooting in Boralesgamuwa, police said. OfficersContinue Reading
Weather: Heavy rain, thundershowers expected across Sri Lanka
2026-10-10
Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1 p.m., with fairly heavy rainfall of aroundContinue Reading
Sri Lanka plans major education changes, including single university application system
2026-10-10
The government has announced three major developments in Sri Lanka’s education reform programme, including the approval of a new curriculumContinue Reading
Vijay’s TVK wins both Tamil Nadu by-elections in major boost for ruling party
2026-10-09
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has won both seats in the Tamil Nadu Assembly by-elections, strengthening its position justContinue Reading
Wimal Weerawansa faces legal action over speech at SLPP rally
2026-10-09
Former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa is facing possible contempt of court proceedings over remarks he made at a political rally inContinue Reading
Trump sanctions ICC hours after Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize
2026-10-09
The administration of US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), just hours afterContinue Reading