Sri Lanka lost equivalent of over 120,000 jobs due to rising heat stress in 2023: ILO
2026-10-30
Sri Lanka lost the equivalent of over 120,000 full-time jobs due to rising workplace heat stress in 2023, compared toContinue Reading
Binance crypto platform suspends trades amid suspected hack
2026-10-30
The world’s largest cryptocurrency platform, Binance, confirmed on Thursday that it was investigating a potential security breach. “It does lookContinue Reading
Price of 450-gram loaf of bread increased by Rs. 5
2026-10-30
The price of a 450-gram loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 5 with effect from midnight today (30),Continue Reading
Two arrested over dog beaten to death at Katana pet boarding facility
2026-10-30
Two suspects, including the owner of a pet boarding facility in Katana, have been arrested in connection with the deathContinue Reading
Consumer Affairs Authority takes legal action against Laugfs Gas over supply disruptions
2026-10-30
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has filed legal action against Laugfs Gas over its failure to maintain a continuous supplyContinue Reading
India approves INR 18.56 billion scheme to boost sports goods manufacturing
2026-10-30
India’s Cabinet has approved an Indian Rs. 18.56 billion (approximately $195 million ) scheme to strengthen the country’s sports goodsContinue Reading
68 Interpol Red Notice suspects brought back to Sri Lanka, 112 more identified overseas
2026-10-30
A total of 68 suspects wanted under Interpol Red Notices have been brought back to Sri Lanka, while a furtherContinue Reading
“A bottle of arrack and Rs. 1,000 or 2,000”: Monk slams Police at Homagama youth’s funeral
2026-10-30
A Buddhist monk attending the final rites of the Homagama youth who died while in police custody, has alleged thatContinue Reading
‘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