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53kg of heroin found in boat intercepted in Southern seas
53kg of heroin found in boat intercepted in Southern seas
The exact contents of the boat apprehended in Southern seas, by the Sri Lanka Navy, earlier this morning (17), have been revealed by the navy. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
SC dismisses petitions challenging India-Sri Lanka Digital ID MoU
SC dismisses petitions challenging India-Sri Lanka Digital ID MoU
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has dismissed without hearing two fundamental rights petitions filed by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and two other parties, ...MORE..
Magnitude 6.1 quake hits southern Philippines
Magnitude 6.1 quake hits southern Philippines
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted southern Philippines on Friday (Oct 17), the United States Geological Survey said, a week after two powerful quakes hit the country. MORE..
India already cutting Russian oil imports by 50% after US talks, White House official says
India already cutting Russian oil imports by 50% after US talks, White House official says
The United States and India have held productive trade talks, and Indian refiners are already cutting Russian oil imports by 50%, a White House official told Reuters on Thursday. MORE..
BIA extends passenger check-in time to 4 hours before departure
BIA extends passenger check-in time to 4 hours before departure
Effective from today (17), passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake will be permitted to check-in up to four hours prior to their scheduled departure time. MORE..
Suspect linked to double murder and multiple thefts arrested
Suspect linked to double murder and multiple thefts arrested
A suspect has been arrested in the Weeraketiya Police Division, based on information received by a team of officers from the Tangalle Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau, for aiding and abetting a double murder committed following a shooting on June 25 in the Middeniya Police Division. MORE..
Parliament to adopt amendments to Personal Data Protection Act next week
Parliament to adopt amendments to Personal Data Protection Act next week
The Parliament of Sri Lanka is scheduled to adopt amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) on October 21, 2025, during the Committee Stage, along with the Committee Stage Amendments. MORE..
Price of 24-carat gold sovereign crosses Rs. 400,000 in Sri Lanka
Price of 24-carat gold sovereign crosses Rs. 400,000 in Sri Lanka
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen significantly following the continuous increase in global gold prices. MORE..
One dead, 2 injured after motorcycle–school van collision in Wennappuwa
One dead, 2 injured after motorcycle–school van collision in Wennappuwa
A motorcyclist died and two others were injured following a collision between a van transporting school children and a motorcycle at the Gorakgas Junction on the Wennappuwa New Road earlier this morning (17). MORE..
Ex-President Mahinda’s Chief Security Officer further remanded
Ex-President Mahinda’s Chief Security Officer further remanded
Neville Wanniarachchi, the chief security officer of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been further remanded until October 31 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton indicted
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton indicted
John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, was charged on Thursday in a sweeping indictment that accuses him of sharing sensitive government information with two of his relatives for possible use in a book he was writing. MORE..
Last surviving member of first team to scale Everest dies aged 92
Last surviving member of first team to scale Everest dies aged 92
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the first expedition to successfully scale the summit of Mount Everest, has died in the Nepali capital Kathmandu, aged 92. MORE..
Agrarian Service Centre officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 1.2 mln bribe
Agrarian Service Centre officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 1.2 mln bribe
An Agricultural Research & Production Assistant has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 1.2 million from a person to provide part of a government land for cultivation. MORE..
Boat carrying suspected narcotics and 5 crew members arrested in Southern seas
Boat carrying suspected narcotics and 5 crew members arrested in Southern seas
A boat carrying a stock of suspected narcotics has been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Southern seas. MORE..
Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after ‘very productive’ call
Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after ‘very productive’ call
US President Donald Trump says “great progress” was made during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, with the pair agreeing to face-to-face talks in Hungary. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Trump, Putin speak before Zelenskiy’s White House visit
Trump, Putin speak before Zelenskiy’s White House visit
U.S. President Donald Trump was speaking on a call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s planned White House visit to seek more support in the war with Russia. MORE..
Maintaining fiscal discipline, reforming SOEs ‘crucial’ for Sri Lanka’s recovery - IMF
Maintaining fiscal discipline, reforming SOEs ‘crucial’ for Sri Lanka’s recovery - IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s continued progress under its economic reform program, highlighting strong growth momentum following the country’s recovery from a deep economic crisis. MORE..
Police warn public about risks of online and mobile loan offers
Police warn public about risks of online and mobile loan offers
The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued a public alert urging citizens to exercise caution when obtaining loans via the Internet or mobile phones, following an increase in complaints related to deceptive lending practices. MORE..
No phone call between Trump and Modi: India rejects US President’s claim
No phone call between Trump and Modi: India rejects US President’s claim
India on Thursday rejected outright US President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with him, assuring that New Delhi would stop buying Russian oil. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs records highest single-day revenue
Sri Lanka Customs records highest single-day revenue
Sri Lanka Customs says it has recorded its highest one-day revenue of Rs. 24,918 million yesterday (October 15). MORE..
Narcotics haul recovered from southern seas presented to court
Narcotics haul recovered from southern seas presented to court
The narcotics haul recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy while floating in the sea off the southern coast has been presented before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Army colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president
Army colonel plans to lead Madagascar after coup ousts civilian president
Madagascar’s new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said he will be sworn in as president on Friday and was open to talks with the African Union, after it suspended the country’s membership following a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. MORE..
Court sets date to take up Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake’s petition
Court sets date to take up Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake’s petition
The Court of Appeal has fixed for consideration the writ petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with an alleged incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises, for 10 November 2025. MORE..