Sri Lanka, China to mark diplomatic and economic milestones in 2027
2026-10-10
Sri Lanka and China are preparing to mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 75th anniversary of theContinue Reading
Driver arrested over alleged deliberate collision with Metro bus
2026-10-10
A 44-year-old bus driver has been arrested by Piliyandala Police over an alleged deliberate collision involving a Metro bus inContinue Reading
One dead following clash between two groups near Colombo Port City
2026-10-10
A man has died after being attacked with a sharp weapon near the workers’ accommodation at Colombo Port City, policeContinue Reading
New Unit to Identify Smoke-Emitting Vehicles
2026-10-10
The Department of Motor Traffic’s Vehicle Emission Testing Programme is establishing a special photographic unit to identify vehicles emitting excessiveContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines suspends Riyadh flights until Oct. 18
2026-10-10
SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended all flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until Oct. 18 following a recent security incident affectingContinue Reading
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