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Piyal Manamperi further remanded till November 12
Piyal Manamperi further remanded till November 12
Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Angunukolapelessa Pradeshiya Sabha member Piyal Manamperi who was arrested in connection with the recent recovery of chemicals allegedly used to manufacture ‘Ice’ in Middeniya has been further remanded, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Meeting held to review release of private lands in Jaffna to rightful owners
Meeting held to review release of private lands in Jaffna to rightful owners
A high-level meeting has been convened at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence in Colombo to review progress and address ongoing challenges related to the release of private lands situated within the Jaffna-Palali area to their rightful owners. MORE..
All Indian visa and consular services to be directly handled by Indian High Commission from Nov. 3
All Indian visa and consular services to be directly handled by Indian High Commission from Nov. 3
All visa, passport and consular related services will be handled directly by the High Commission of India, Colombo, the Assistant High Commission in Kandy and the Consulate General in Jaffna with effect from November 03, 2025. MORE..
National Commission on Women to address issues affecting women
National Commission on Women to address issues affecting women
The government is focused on establishing a National Commission on Women to address issues affecting women, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has stated. MORE..
Firearm found at Mount Lavinia Court premises
Firearm found at Mount Lavinia Court premises
A pistol-type firearm has been found within the premises of the Mount Lavinia Court Complex. MORE..
Court office assistant arrested for accepting Rs. 10,000 bribe
Court office assistant arrested for accepting Rs. 10,000 bribe
A court office assistant has been arrested on charges of soliciting a bribe of Rs. 10,000 in order to provide a certified copy of a case report to an individual. MORE..
Opposition requests Speaker to summon IGP to parliament over MPs’ security
Opposition requests Speaker to summon IGP to parliament over MPs’ security
A group of opposition members of Parliament has requested Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne to summon Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya to Parliament for a discussion regarding the security of MPs. MORE..
Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba hours after devastating Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba hours after devastating Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa slammed into Cuba early on Wednesday, hours after causing devastation in neighbouring Jamaica as the strongest-ever storm on record to hit that Caribbean island nation. MORE..
Hearing of case against ex-President Ranil postponed to January 2026
Hearing of case against ex-President Ranil postponed to January 2026
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (29) postponed the hearing of the case filed under the Public Property Act against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, until January 28, 2026, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
| October 29, 2025 2:59 pm
China ready to work closely with Sri Lanka to implement development strategies – Ambassador
China ready to work closely with Sri Lanka to implement development strategies – Ambassador
China is ready to join hands with Sri Lanka on a strong journey towards development, said the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong. MORE..
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother postponed to December
Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother postponed to December
The Colombo High Court has postponed the hearing of the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forest, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, until December 10. MORE..
Aswesuma beneficiaries requested to promptly open bank accounts
Aswesuma beneficiaries requested to promptly open bank accounts
The Welfare Benefits Board has requested all ‘Aswesuma’ Phase 2 beneficiaries to promptly open bank accounts to receive the assistance. MORE..
Droupadi Murmu becomes first Indian President to fly in Rafale from key Operation Sindoor base
Droupadi Murmu becomes first Indian President to fly in Rafale from key Operation Sindoor base
Indian President Droupadi Murmu has taken off from the Ambala Air Force Base in Haryana for a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet that recently made its war debut. MORE..
Three Sri Lankans deported from India arrested at BIA
Three Sri Lankans deported from India arrested at BIA
Three Sri Lankan nationals allegedly involved in criminal activities, who were deported from India, have been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) upon their arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). MORE..
Former President Ranil arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
Former President Ranil arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court a short while ago, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
| October 29, 2025 1:12 pm
IGP files complaint with CID against a high-ranking police officer
IGP files complaint with CID against a high-ranking police officer
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya has lodged a complaint with the National Police Commission and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against a Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG). MORE..
3 army personnel injured in grenade explosion during training exercise
3 army personnel injured in grenade explosion during training exercise
Three army personnel have been injured and hospitalized following a hand grenade explosion during a training exercise at the Sri Lanka Army Training School in Maduru Oya. MORE..
Huge Brazilian raid on Rio gang leaves at least 64 people dead and 81 under arrest
Huge Brazilian raid on Rio gang leaves at least 64 people dead and 81 under arrest
About 2,500 Brazilian police and soldiers launched a massive raid on a drug-trafficking gang in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, arresting 81 suspects and sparking shootouts that left at least 60 suspects and four police officers dead, officials said. MORE..
22-carat gold sovereign price drops by Rs. 2000
22-carat gold sovereign price drops by Rs. 2000
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has declined by around Rs. 2,000 today (29) in comparison to yesterday (28). MORE..
South Korea to award Trump its highest medal, gift him a golden crown
South Korea to award Trump its highest medal, gift him a golden crown
South Korea will welcome U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday with a replica gold crown and award him with the “Grand Order of Mugunghwa”, the country’s highest decoration, the presidential office said. MORE..
Online payment of traffic spot fines to begin in December
Online payment of traffic spot fines to begin in December
Measures to allow online payment of traffic spot fines issued by the Police across the country will take effect from December, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..
2 dead after consuming contents of a bottle floating on the sea
2 dead after consuming contents of a bottle floating on the sea
One person from a group of four has reportedly died at a fishing wadiya in Narakkaliya, Puttalam, after consuming contents of a bottle found floating on the sea, while another succumbed to the effects at Puttalam Hospital. MORE..
Detention order on female lawyer arrested over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case
Detention order on female lawyer arrested over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has obtained a 72-hour detention order to detain and interrogate the female lawyer who allegedly provided a copy of the Penal Code to ‘Ishara Sewwandi,’ a suspect in the murder of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ police said. MORE..
Fire breaks out in Narahenpita apartment complex
Fire breaks out in Narahenpita apartment complex
A fire has reportedly broken out on the fifth floor of an apartment complex located at Dabare Mawatha, Narahenpita. MORE..
| October 29, 2025 9:10 am
Sri Lanka’s economy expected to grow by 3.1% in 2026 – IMF
Sri Lanka’s economy expected to grow by 3.1% in 2026 – IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Sri Lanka’s economy will grow by 3.1% in 2026. MORE..