The sudden drop in output from a generator at the Norochcholai Power Plant was identified as the direct cause of the island-wide power outage that occurred at 11:43 a.m. on October 17, officials said.

Oil prices slipped on Monday as investors booked profits from the multi-month highs hit at the end of last week, with the focus remaining on the potential for the conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine to alter the global oil supply-demand balance.

The PUCSL has granted permission to impose one-hour power cuts from today (19) if the National System Operator (NSO) is compelled to implement demand management measures due to insufficient electricity generation following the unavailability of the Lakvijaya Power Station.

The two main suspects arrested in connection with the shooting of the tusker Kawanthissa have been remanded until October 28.

The UNP has criticised the present government over its alleged failure to provide diplomatic courtesies and security to Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Suphajee Suthumpun during her recent visit to Sri Lanka, describing the incident as evidence of the government’s immature foreign policy.

The National System Operator (NSO) has requested the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) and the Ministry of Energy to implement one-hour power cuts across four zones in Sri Lanka over three days, starting today (19).

The government is deeply saddened by the death of the Tusker Kavanthissa, a national treasure who sustained severe injuries from gunshot wounds, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated.

Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has filed a writ petition with the Court of Appeal challenging a court order prohibiting protests in the Colombo Fort area.

The Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (19) endorsed the certificate on the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill, officially enacting it as the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 2026, the Department of Communication of Parliament announced.

Isuru Hewakottage, the Wildlife Veterinary Surgeon attached to the North-Western Wildlife Zone, has reportedly submitted his letter of resignation from his post to the Director-General of Wildlife Conservation.

Former President Maithripala Sirisena has issued a special statement explaining the “technical error” cited in the court ruling that led to the re-imprisonment of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero.

Four members of the Canadian military have died and dozens were injured at a base in the province of Alberta after a fire broke out in a grassy training area and spread rapidly due to strong winds.

Sri Lankans will have the opportunity to witness the Orionids meteor shower in the night sky, with the celestial event expected to be best observed on October 21 and 22, according to the Arthur C. Clarke Centre in Moratuwa.

The driver of a cement truck involved in a fatal multi-vehicle accident in Akurana this morning (19) has been arrested by Alawathugoda Police.

Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking a ruling that certain provisions of the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, presented to Parliament by the government, are inconsistent with the Constitution.

The GMOA says that delays and irregularities in the annual transfer process for doctors and the placement of post-intern medical officers have created a risk of disruption to services at peripheral hospitals and primary healthcare units.

An Australian MP has been attacked outside her office, the country's prime minister Anthony Albanese has said.

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations has stressed the need to expedite the implementation of the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Act to strengthen regulation of the microfinance sector.