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Cyclone Montha slams India’s southern coast
Cyclone Montha slams India’s southern coast
Heavy rain and gusty winds lashed India’s southern coast as Cyclone Montha started to make landfall on Tuesday (Oct 28), officials said, disrupting flights and triggering waterlogging in low-lying areas. MORE..
Suspect arrested over attack on Baddegama PS deputy chairman remanded
Suspect arrested over attack on Baddegama PS deputy chairman remanded
The suspect arrested in connection with the attack on the Deputy Chairman of the Baddegama Pradeshiya Sabha, Saman C. Liyanage, has been remanded until 31 October, 2025. MORE..
Case against former President Ranil to be reconsidered today
Case against former President Ranil to be reconsidered today
The legal case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up for consideration again today (29) at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Israeli planes strike Gaza City after Netanyahu orders ‘powerful attacks’
Israeli planes strike Gaza City after Netanyahu orders ‘powerful attacks’
Israeli planes launched strikes on Gaza City on Tuesday (Oct 28) after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the militant group Hamas of violating a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory and ordered the military to carry out “powerful attacks”. MORE..
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
Few showers expected in parts of the island today
A few showers may occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern and North-western provinces, today (29), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Female lawyer arrested for aiding murder of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’
Female lawyer arrested for aiding murder of ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’
A female lawyer from the Kadawatha area has been arrested for allegedly for providing a copy of the Penal Code for Ishara Sewwandi to conceal the pistol used in the killing of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’, police said. MORE..
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders military to immediately carry out strikes in Gaza
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders military to immediately carry out strikes in Gaza
Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered his military to immediately carry out strikes in Gaza. MORE..
Case against Ranil to be taken up tomorrow
Case against Ranil to be taken up tomorrow
The legal case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to be taken up before court tomorrow (29). MORE..
Tourist plane crash in Kenya kills 11 on board
Tourist plane crash in Kenya kills 11 on board
A plane crash near Kenya’s coast has killed 10 European tourists and a local pilot, officials have said. MORE..
Over 230,000 school children in Colombo District addicted to drugs – prisons official
Over 230,000 school children in Colombo District addicted to drugs – prisons official
Over 230,000 school children within the Colombo District alone are addicted to drugs, claims Prisons Commissioner and Prisons Media Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe. MORE..
‘Absolutely no truth’: Hizbullah denies Ghana gold scam reports
‘Absolutely no truth’: Hizbullah denies Ghana gold scam reports
SLMC Member of Parliament M.L.A.M. Hizbullah has rejected media reports claiming that he was deceived in a gold business deal in Ghana, as reported by certain Ghanaian media. MORE..
| October 28, 2025 5:11 pm
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with over 2.5kg Kush cannabis
Sri Lankan passenger arrested at BIA with over 2.5kg Kush cannabis
A 29-year-old Sri Lankan national residing in Grandpass, Colombo, has been arrested upon his arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, by officers attached to the Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs at the BIA for attempting to smuggle 2,523 grams of Kush cannabis into the country. MORE..
New National Intelligence Chief assumes duties
New National Intelligence Chief assumes duties
Major General (Retd) Nalinda Niyangoda, who was appointed as the new Chief of National Intelligence, has officially assumed duties today (28) at the Ministry of Defence in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. MORE..
Three suspects remanded over killing of Weligama PS chairman
Three suspects remanded over killing of Weligama PS chairman
Three suspects arrested in connection with the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara have been remanded until October 30. MORE..
New regulations on drug testing for motorists to be presented to Parliament for approval
New regulations on drug testing for motorists to be presented to Parliament for approval
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to submit the Motor Vehicles (Drugs) Directive No. 1 of 2025 to Parliament for approval. MORE..
Cabinet nod to present in Parliament amended regulations on vehicle seat belts
Cabinet nod to present in Parliament amended regulations on vehicle seat belts
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to present in Parliament the amended regulations pertaining to seatbelt regulations for vehicles using expressways. MORE..
Nine suspects arrested so far over Weligama PS Chairman’s murder: Police
Nine suspects arrested so far over Weligama PS Chairman’s murder: Police
Nine suspects including the suspected gunman have been arrested thus far in connection with the recent shooting and killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara at his office, police stated. MORE..
| October 28, 2025 2:53 pm
Govt to call for comprehensive report on 2,972 state buildings
Govt to call for comprehensive report on 2,972 state buildings
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a comprehensive program aimed at the productive use of government-owned buildings that are currently abandoned, underutilized, or partially constructed. MORE..
Govt to establish four high courts in Colombo 7
Govt to establish four high courts in Colombo 7
The government has decided to establish four high courts in Colombo 7 with immediate effect. MORE..
Cabinet approves proposal to fill 8,547 vacancies in various institutions
Cabinet approves proposal to fill 8,547 vacancies in various institutions
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to commence the recruitment process to fill 8,547 vacancies in various departments and state institutions. MORE..
Gunman involved in three murders arrested in Anuradhapura
Gunman involved in three murders arrested in Anuradhapura
A gunman allegedly involved in three murders and two others have been apprehended while in possession 106 grams of heroin, in Anuradhapura. MORE..
UN Security Council ‘paralysed’ by divisions among superpowers, says Guterres
UN Security Council ‘paralysed’ by divisions among superpowers, says Guterres
The United Nations Security Council, whose members often hold conflicting views, has become “ineffective” in addressing many of the world’s crises, said Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. MORE..
Global fashion brand Michael Kors commits US$ 2.7 million to WFP initiatives in Sri Lanka
Global fashion brand Michael Kors commits US$ 2.7 million to WFP initiatives in Sri Lanka
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US $2.7 million from global fashion brand, Michael Kors to bolster Sri Lanka’s National School Meals Programme. MORE..
Edelweiss Air inaugurates seasonal flights between Zurich and Colombo
Edelweiss Air inaugurates seasonal flights between Zurich and Colombo
Edelweiss Air — a member of the Lufthansa Group — operated its inaugural seasonal flight from Zurich, Switzerland to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (28), with the onset of the winter travel season. MORE..
Speaker, Ministers meet Sri Lankan community in UK
Speaker, Ministers meet Sri Lankan community in UK
A group of Ministers along with the Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne have undertaken a visit to the UK on an invitation extended by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy. MORE..