Sri Lankan-American doctor denied veg meal, dies after choking on flight
2025-10-07
A Southern California cardiologist of Sri Lankan origin has died after choking on a piece of food while flying QatarContinue Reading
Hospitals facing a shortage of dialysis needles : Health Minister
2025-10-07
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa today acknowledged that Sri Lanka is facing a shortage of dialysis needles, citing an issueContinue Reading
8-year-old dies after Colombo Swimming Club tragedy
2025-10-07
The 8-year-old boy who was critically injured in an incident at the Colombo Swimming Club last week has died, hospitalContinue Reading
Govt open to returning security vehicles to former Presidents
2025-10-07
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says the government is open to considering requests made by former Presidents concerning security. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka seeks to narrow trade gap with India : Trade Minister
2025-10-07
Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe says Sri Lanka is working to address the trade imbalance with India by utilizing provisionsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery Remains Incomplete as Key Challenges Remain – World Bank
2025-10-07
Sri Lanka’s recent economic performance has been strong. Despite this, the recovery remains incomplete, with growth still below pre-crisis levelsContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-10-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07 Oct), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka rejects UN Rights Council resolution
2025-10-07
Sri Lanka has rejected a draft resolution (HRC 60/L.1/Rev.1) at the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council, citingContinue Reading
Nelu flower blooms at Horton Plains for first time in 12 years
2025-10-07
A rare blooming of the ‘Nelu flower’ has been reported at the Hortain Plains National Park. It is reported thatContinue Reading
International gold prices hit a record high
2025-10-07
International gold prices extended their upward trend during the Asian trading session on Monday, breaking through the $3,900-per-ounce barrier forContinue Reading
UN extends Human Rights mandate on Sri Lanka
2025-10-07
The Resolution A/HRC/60/L.1/Rev.1 on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights (HR) in Sri Lanka has been adopted at the UnitedContinue Reading
36-year-old woman arrested over Gampola accident killing 3 mothers
2025-10-07
Police investigations reveal that a 36-year-old woman was behind the wheel of a car that was involved in an accidentContinue Reading
23 year old arrested with foreign-made pen gun in Nagoda
2025-10-07
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in the Aluththanayamagoda area in Nagoda for the possession of a foreign-manufactured pen gunContinue Reading
Two found hacked to death in Hungama
2025-10-07
Police have launched an investigation into a double murder reported early Tuesday (Oct. 7) from the Wadigala area in Ranna,Continue Reading
Weather today: Thundershowers after 1 PM
2025-10-07
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Points Table
2025-10-06
Instagram is launching its own Oscars for creators : Rings
2025-10-06
Instagram, the Meta-owned photo and video platform, is launching Instagram Rings, a new program meant to celebrate the creativity ofContinue Reading
Major visa update from Saudi Arabia
2025-10-06
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia confirmed that holders of all types of visas may perform UmrahContinue Reading