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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..

| October 17, 2025  2:03 pm
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..

| October 17, 2025  1:31 pm
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..

| October 17, 2025  12:48 pm
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..

| October 17, 2025  12:46 pm
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..

| October 17, 2025  12:36 pm
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..

| October 17, 2025  12:11 pm
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..

| October 17, 2025  11:44 am
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..

| October 17, 2025  11:24 am
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..

| October 17, 2025  11:10 am
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..

| October 17, 2025  10:53 am
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..

| October 17, 2025  10:38 am
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..

| October 17, 2025  9:26 am
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..

| October 17, 2025  8:25 am
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..

| October 17, 2025  8:13 am
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..

| October 17, 2025  7:53 am
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..

| October 17, 2025  6:41 am
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..

| October 17, 2025  6:32 am
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..

| October 16, 2025  10:46 pm
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..

| October 16, 2025  10:02 pm
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..

| October 16, 2025  9:08 pm
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..

| October 16, 2025  7:22 pm
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..

| October 16, 2025  6:30 pm
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..

| October 16, 2025  5:54 pm
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..

| October 16, 2025  4:48 pm
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..

| October 16, 2025  4:18 pm