CAA issues gazette announcing maximum retail prices for imported rice
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a gazette notification announcing the maximum retail prices (MRP) for imported rice varieties, effective from October 21, 2025. MORE..
- Sri Lanka ranked 7th among best countries for food in the world 2025
- Former French President Sarkozy starts 5-year prison sentence
- Court orders arrest of large-scale drug traffickers ‘Dehi Bale Malli’ and ‘Kalu Malli’
- New drug pricing formula passed in Parliament
- Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Belize
- Heavy rains, strong winds expected in various parts of the island today
- CAA issues gazette announcing maximum retail prices for imported rice
- Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire
- Train services on up-country line continue to be disrupted
- Supreme Court annuls medal awarded by Peradeniya University
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Supreme Court annuls medal awarded by Peradeniya University
The decision taken by the administration of the University of Peradeniya to present the “Professor E.O.E. Pereira” gold medal, awarded to the best student of the Faculty of Engineering in 2015... MORE..
Train services on up-country line continue to be disrupted
Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train services on the up-country line will continue to be restricted today (22). MORE..
Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire
A planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was put on hold on Tuesday, as Moscow’s rejection of an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine cast a cloud over attempts at negotiations. MORE..
Heavy rains, strong winds expected in various parts of the island today
The low-pressure area located near the northern coast of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify further and move west-northwestward and is likely to develop into a Depression over the coastal areas of northern Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh during this evening (22), the Meteorology Department said. MORE..
Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Belize
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Belize have established Diplomatic Relations between the two countries with effect from today (21), upon the signing of the agreement. MORE..
New drug pricing formula passed in Parliament
The pricing formula introduced for pharmaceutical drugs was passed in Parliament today (21). MORE..
Court orders arrest of large-scale drug traffickers ‘Dehi Bale Malli’ and ‘Kalu Malli’
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the immediate arrest of large-scale drug traffickers Sehan Sathsara alias “Dehi Bale Malli” and his brother Thushan Nethsara alias “Kalu Malli”, who are said to be hiding overseas and operating drug rackets in the country. MORE..
Former French President Sarkozy starts 5-year prison sentence
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began a five-year sentence on Tuesday for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya, arriving at La Sante prison in Paris in a stunning downfall for a man who led the country between 2007 and 2012. MORE..
Sri Lanka ranked 7th among best countries for food in the world 2025
Sri Lanka has been recognized for its exceptional culinary delights, ranking 7th for the world’s best food in 2025, according to Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. MORE..
No decision to remove vehicle pass logos of lawyers and doctors – Minister
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has not taken any decision to remove the identification badges (vehicle pass logos) displayed on the vehicles of lawyers and doctors. MORE..
Easter attacks: Court extends injunction on ex-Army Intelligence Officer’s arrest
The Court of Appeal has extended until November 11 the interim injunction issued preventing the arrest of former Army Intelligence Officer Colonel K. S. Maddumage without consulting the Attorney General, in connection with the investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs to 2.1% in September
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.1% in September 2025, compared to 1.5% in August 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
Coconut plantations in Puttalam affected by caterpillar outbreak
A large number of coconut plantations have been severely affected by a coconut caterpillar outbreak that is spreading in several plantations in the Puttalam District. MORE..
Train services on up-country line continue to be disrupted
Sri Lanka Railways announced that train services from Colombo on the up-country line will operate only up to Rambukkana, while trains from Badulla will operate only up to Peradeniya until 12 noon tomorrow (22). MORE..
Ruhuna University students arrested over clash remanded
A group of students of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Ruhuna, arrested following a clash after a cricket match, has been remanded until October 28, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Train services on up-country line continue to be disrupted
Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train services on the up-country line will continue to be restricted today (22). MORE..
Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire
A planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was put on hold on Tuesday, as Moscow’s rejection of an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine cast a cloud over attempts at negotiations. MORE..
Heavy rains, strong winds expected in various parts of the island today
The low-pressure area located near the northern coast of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify further and move west-northwestward and is likely to develop into a Depression over the coastal areas of northern Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh during this evening (22), the Meteorology Department said. MORE..
Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Belize
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Belize have established Diplomatic Relations between the two countries with effect from today (21), upon the signing of the agreement. MORE..
New drug pricing formula passed in Parliament
The pricing formula introduced for pharmaceutical drugs was passed in Parliament today (21). MORE..
Court orders arrest of large-scale drug traffickers ‘Dehi Bale Malli’ and ‘Kalu Malli’
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the immediate arrest of large-scale drug traffickers Sehan Sathsara alias “Dehi Bale Malli” and his brother Thushan Nethsara alias “Kalu Malli”, who are said to be hiding overseas and operating drug rackets in the country. MORE..
Former French President Sarkozy starts 5-year prison sentence
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began a five-year sentence on Tuesday for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya, arriving at La Sante prison in Paris in a stunning downfall for a man who led the country between 2007 and 2012. MORE..
Sri Lanka ranked 7th among best countries for food in the world 2025
Sri Lanka has been recognized for its exceptional culinary delights, ranking 7th for the world’s best food in 2025, according to Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. MORE..
No decision to remove vehicle pass logos of lawyers and doctors – Minister
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has not taken any decision to remove the identification badges (vehicle pass logos) displayed on the vehicles of lawyers and doctors. MORE..
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NASA confirms Earth now has two moons until 2083
Earth just got a new tag-along in space — a little asteroid named 2025 PN7. MORE..
Amazon’s AWS nears recovery after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide
Amazon’s AWS nears recovery after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide
Amazon said on Monday (Oct 20) that a cloud computing unit at its data centre in northern Virginia had largely contained fallout from a widespread internet outage that caused global turmoil among thousands of sites, including some of the web’s most popular apps like Snapchat and Reddit. MORE..
Iraq bans US gaming platform Roblox over child safety concerns
Iraq bans US gaming platform Roblox over child safety concerns
Iraq has banned US user-generated videogame platform Roblox due to concerns over child abuse, the government said, joining other countries in cracking down on virtual worlds. MORE..
Amazon cloud platform and several other websites experiencing outages
Amazon cloud platform and several other websites experiencing outages
A major cloud computing service went offline early Monday, causing problems for thousands of websites and services including leading retailers, publishers and games. MORE..
Entertainment
Veteran Indian actor-comedian Asrani dies at 84 after brief illness
Veteran Indian actor Govardhan Asrani, who endeared himself to the audiences by playing the eccentric jailer in “Sholay” and many other memorable roles in over 300 films, passed away in a hospital on Monday. He was 84. MORE..
Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies aged 48
Limp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies aged 48
Sam Rivers, the bassist and founding member of US nu metal band Limp Bizkit, has died at the age of 48. MORE..
David Attenborough, 99, breaks record as oldest Daytime Emmy winner
David Attenborough, 99, breaks record as oldest Daytime Emmy winner
Paul Telfer of “Days of Our Lives” and Nancy Lee Grahn of “General Hospital” won lead acting honors at the Daytime Emmys on Friday, with ABC’s “General Hospital” claiming six trophies in the major categories, including drama series. MORE..
Deepika Padukone becomes the voice of Meta AI across six countries
Deepika Padukone becomes the voice of Meta AI across six countries
Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone collaborated with Meta to become the new voice of its AI version across multiple countries. MORE..
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Sports
West Indies become first team to bowl 50 overs of spin in an ODI
West Indies became the first team to bowl a full 50 overs only with spinners in their ODI against Bangladesh at Mirpur on Tuesday. MORE..
Sri Lanka squad announced for Hong Kong Sixes 2025
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced the 8-member Sri Lanka squad, captained by Lahiru Madushanka, which will take part in the Hong Kong Sixes Cricket Tournament. MORE..
Nottingham Forest hires Sean Dyche as its third manager this season
Sean Dyche became Nottingham Forest’s third manager of the season when he was hired on Tuesday, marking his return to the Premier League after nearly a year away. MORE..
Mohammad Rizwan sacked, Shaheen Afridi named new Pakistan ODI captain
Mohammad Rizwan has been sacked as Pakistan ODI captain, with Shaheen Shah Afridi replacing him. MORE..
Women’s World Cup: Chamari Athapaththu stars as Sri Lanka defeats Bangladesh by 7 runs
Sri Lanka held their nerve in a nail-biting ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 clash to knock Bangladesh out of the tournament in Navi Mumbai on Monday. MORE..
