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
Sri Lankans pawn Rs. 211 billion worth of gold in just six months, Sajith reveals
2026-10-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the government to introduce a practical relief programme for Sri Lankans struggling withContinue Reading
Investigations underway into hate speech spread through fake social media accounts
2026-10-09
Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament on Friday (Oct. 9) that investigations are underway into individualsContinue Reading
Bank cashier sentenced to 15 years for misappropriating over Rs. 130 million
2026-10-09
A 31-year-old former chief cashier of a leading state bank has been sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka introduces AI-powered monitoring to improve bus safety
2026-10-09
Sri Lanka has launched a new initiative to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into private bus operations, aiming to enhance passengerContinue Reading
Worker remittances surge past USD 734m in September 2026
2026-10-09
Sri Lanka’s external economy continues to demonstrate robust momentum, anchored by a steady climb in foreign worker remittances through theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka condemns attacks on civilian airports in Saudi Arabia
2026-10-09
Sri Lanka has strongly condemned the recent attacks targeting civilian airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have causedContinue Reading
Toyota targets Asian markets with new ‘baby’ Land Cruiser
2026-10-09
Toyota Motor Corporation’s new Land Cruiser FJ, the smallest model in its iconic SUV lineup, has exceeded sales expectations inContinue Reading
“No reservation for clergy” Jagath Vithana criticizes Metro busses
2026-10-09
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Vithana criticized Metro buses, calling it unfair that passengers must stand while paying doubleContinue Reading