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Clinical training for final-year medical students of Moratuwa University begins at Nagoda Hospital

Clinical training for final-year medical students of Moratuwa University begins at Nagoda Hospital

Clinical training for final-year medical students of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Moratuwa has officially commenced at the Kalutara Nagoda Teaching Hospital. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  10:21 pm
US, China reach framework deal on TikTok; Trump and Xi to speak on Friday

US, China reach framework deal on TikTok; Trump and Xi to speak on Friday

The United States and China reached a framework agreement to switch short-video app TikTok to U.S.-controlled ownership that will be confirmed in a call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, U.S. officials said. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  8:24 pm
World Bank commends Sri Lanka’s current economic programme

World Bank commends Sri Lanka’s current economic programme

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met Johannes Zutt, the Vice President for the South Asia Region of the World Bank Group and a delegation of its representatives visiting Sri Lanka today (15) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  8:08 pm
Close associate of ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ detained under PTA for 90 days

Close associate of ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ detained under PTA for 90 days

The Western Province North Crimes Division today informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that Devanmini Dissanayake, also known as “Pas deva”, who is currently in custody, is being detained and interrogated under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) on the orders of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  6:55 pm
China opposes U.S. demand for tariffs on China over Russian oil purchase

China opposes U.S. demand for tariffs on China over Russian oil purchase

China firmly opposes a U.S. demand that Group of Seven and North Atlantic Treaty Organization countries impose tariffs of 50 to 100 percent on China due to the country’s purchase of Russian oil, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said Monday. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  6:30 pm
Four invasive ornamental fish species banned by Fisheries Ministry

Four invasive ornamental fish species banned by Fisheries Ministry

A gazette notification has been issued banning the import and sale of four invasive ornamental fish species by the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources, and Ocean Resources. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  6:13 pm
Australia reports decline in HIV, surge in common STIs

Australia reports decline in HIV, surge in common STIs

Australia’s 2024 sexual health report shows a concerning rise in common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) alongside a decline in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) diagnoses. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  5:37 pm
Army deployed to contain fire in ‘Nonpareil Reserve’, over 1,000 acres of land destroyed

Army deployed to contain fire in ‘Nonpareil Reserve’, over 1,000 acres of land destroyed

Sri Lanka Army personnel have been deployed to help control the forest fire that broke out in the Nonpareil Reserve in Balangoda, according to Ada Derana reporter. The fire, which has been raging for several days, is reported to have already destroyed over 1,000 acres of land. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  5:32 pm
Warm weather advisory issued for several districts including Colombo

Warm weather advisory issued for several districts including Colombo

A warm weather advisory has been issued for residents of the Northern, North-central, North-western and Eastern provinces and in the Colombo, Gampaha, Hambantota and Monaragala districts. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  5:19 pm
Sri Lanka economy reports 4.9% growth in second quarter

Sri Lanka economy reports 4.9% growth in second quarter

Sri Lanka’s economy grew 4.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, official data showed on Monday (15). MORE..

| September 15, 2025  4:51 pm
Report on motor capacity of BYD vehicles released expected in coming weeks: AG informs court

Report on motor capacity of BYD vehicles released expected in coming weeks: AG informs court

The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (15) that the report of the expert committee appointed to determine the motor capacity of BYD vehicles—which were previously detained by Sri Lanka Customs and later released on bank guarantees—is expected to be submitted in the coming weeks, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  4:47 pm
Sampath Manamperi informs willingness to surrender to court  through attorneys

Sampath Manamperi informs willingness to surrender to court through attorneys

Sampath Manamperi, who is reportedly wanted in connection with ongoing legal proceedings, has notified authorities of his willingness to surrender to court. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  4:12 pm
Renovation of Maradana Railway Station launched under Dream Destination program

Renovation of Maradana Railway Station launched under Dream Destination program

The renovation of the Maradana Railway Station, under the government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” and “Dream Destination” initiatives, was officially launched this morning (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  4:10 pm
Officer attached to Galle Housing Development Authority office arrested on bribery charges

Officer attached to Galle Housing Development Authority office arrested on bribery charges

A Technical Officer attached to the Galle office of the National Housing Development Authority has been arrested on bribery charges. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  3:35 pm
Youth arrested for defacing Sigiriya Mirror Wall remanded

Youth arrested for defacing Sigiriya Mirror Wall remanded

A youth, who was arrested for allegedly defacing the World Heritage Site of the Sigiriya Mirror Wall (Kedapath Pavura) by the Sigiriya Police yesterday (14), has been remanded. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  3:30 pm
UK and US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump visit

UK and US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump visit

The United States and Britain will announce agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy during U.S. President Donald Trump’s unprecedented second state visit this week, as the UK hopes to finalise steel tariffs under a much-vaunted trade deal. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  3:18 pm
SC to hear petition against former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda in Jan.

SC to hear petition against former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda in Jan.

The Supreme Court today granted permission to hear an appeal petition filed by the parents of 11 youth who were allegedly abducted and disappeared, requesting that the decision made by the Attorney General to remove former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Wasantha Karannagoda—who was named as a suspect in the related case—be declared invalid. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  3:13 pm
No revision in controlled prices despite rice shortage: CAA

No revision in controlled prices despite rice shortage: CAA

The Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority, Hemanta Samarakoon says the CAA has received information regarding the shortage of rice in the market. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  3:01 pm
UN Rights Council to debate Israel attack on Qatar Tuesday

UN Rights Council to debate Israel attack on Qatar Tuesday

The United Nations Human Rights Council said it would host an urgent debate on Tuesday on Israel’s airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  2:55 pm
New Nepal interim ministers sworn in after protests

New Nepal interim ministers sworn in after protests

Nepal’s new interim prime minister unveiled her first ministers on Monday (Sep 15), as the Himalayan nation seeks to restore order after deadly youth-led anti-corruption protests that ousted the previous government. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  2:33 pm
Another suspected ‘Ice’ production facility uncovered in Hambantota

Another suspected ‘Ice’ production facility uncovered in Hambantota

Another house believed to have been used by underworld figures ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ and ‘Kudu Nilanga’ for manufacturing the drug ‘Ice’ has been uncovered in Mayurapura, Hambantota by the Kalutara District Crimes Division. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  1:56 pm
Rs. 2000 currency note will be gradually introduced into the banking system: CBSL

Rs. 2000 currency note will be gradually introduced into the banking system: CBSL

The newly issued Rs. 2000 commemorative currency note, released on 29 August 2025 to mark its 75th anniversary, will be gradually introduced into the banking system, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  1:40 pm
Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: Report

Rising oceans to threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050: Report

Rising oceans and flooding caused by climate change will threaten the homes and livelihoods of over a million Australians by 2050, while deaths from heat-related illness will soar, a landmark report warned Monday (Sep 15) ahead of the country’s releasing its emission reduction targets this week. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  1:01 pm
Govt aims to build independent and people-oriented police service - PM

Govt aims to build independent and people-oriented police service - PM

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that it is the Government’s expectation to transform the Police Service into an independent, efficient, friendly, and people-oriented service. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  12:57 pm
Govt’s objective is to reduce prison population– Justice Minister

Govt’s objective is to reduce prison population– Justice Minister

The government’s objective is to reduce the number of people imprisoned in the country, the Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara says. MORE..

| September 15, 2025  12:18 pm