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Vatican Foreign Minister Archbishop Gallagher to visit Sri Lanka
Vatican Foreign Minister Archbishop Gallagher to visit Sri Lanka
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from November 03 to 08, 2025. MORE..
Hanif Yusoof appointed President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment
Hanif Yusoof appointed President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof as the President’s Special Envoy for Foreign Investment. MORE..
Kuchchaveli PS Chairman arrested on bribery charges
Kuchchaveli PS Chairman arrested on bribery charges
The Chairman of the Kuchchaveli Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested on charges of soliciting a bribe of Rs. 500,000, police said. MORE..
| October 31, 2025 5:57 pm
Sri Lankan High Commissioner presents credentials to King Charles III
Sri Lankan High Commissioner presents credentials to King Charles III
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera, has officially presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Charles III, according to the Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
T-56 assault rifle, 3 grenades also found within Jaffna Uni premises
T-56 assault rifle, 3 grenades also found within Jaffna Uni premises
A T-56 assault rifle, three hand grenades and several rounds of ammunition have been discovered within the premises of the University of Jaffna, hidden in the roof of the university’s library, police said. MORE..
Former STC Chairman granted bail
Former STC Chairman granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of the former Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation (STC), Hussain Ahamed Bhaila, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission on corruption charges. MORE..
Colombo inflation rises to 2.1% in October 2025
Colombo inflation rises to 2.1% in October 2025
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) basis, increased to 2.1% in October 2025, compared to 1.5% in September 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS). MORE..
Wife of ‘Backhoe Saman’ granted bail
Wife of ‘Backhoe Saman’ granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of notorious underworld figure ‘Backhoe Saman’, who is currently in remand custody. MORE..
Shooting incident reported in Kalawana
Shooting incident reported in Kalawana
A shooting incident has been reported in the Delgoda area of Kalawana, resulting in injuries to two individuals. MORE..
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: CID seeks extension of detention for arrested female lawyer
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: CID seeks extension of detention for arrested female lawyer
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today that it intends to obtain a detention order for a further 90 days for a female lawyer...MORE..
Fire breaks out in transformer at Maradana
Fire breaks out in transformer at Maradana
A fire has reportedly broken out in an electricity transformer located on Jayantha Weerasekara Mawatha in Maradana. MORE..
Former STC Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission
Former STC Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation (STC), Hussain Ahamed Bhaila, has been arrested by officers of Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
IGP and Speaker agree to provide security to MPs on request
IGP and Speaker agree to provide security to MPs on request
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Speaker of Parliament have agreed to provide security to all Members of Parliament who request for security personnel, MP Jagath Withana stated. MORE..
| October 31, 2025 12:39 pm
Enter Air launches weekly seasonal flights from Poland to Sri Lanka
Enter Air launches weekly seasonal flights from Poland to Sri Lanka
With the arrival of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, two planes carrying tourists from Poland arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (31), marking their inaugural flights. MORE..
Rural road development in Sri Lanka backed by USD 90M ADB loan
Rural road development in Sri Lanka backed by USD 90M ADB loan
The Government of Sri Lanka has successfully concluded discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a loan amounting to USD 90 million under the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad 2) – Tranche 5. MORE..
Payments via ‘GovPay’ surpass Rs. 750 million
Payments via ‘GovPay’ surpass Rs. 750 million
GovPay, a secure and user-friendly online platform designed to facilitate digital payments for Sri Lanka’s government services, has successfully processed over Rs. 750 million in transactions, the Ministry of Digital Economy stated. MORE..
Wellawaya Magistrate suspended from duties
Wellawaya Magistrate suspended from duties
Wellawaya Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake has been suspended from his duties. MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation
Sri Lanka confirms tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation
Tourists travelling to Sri Lanka are not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the island nation, the authorities said. MORE..
Ex-President Mahinda’s Chief Security Officer granted bail
Ex-President Mahinda’s Chief Security Officer granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Neville Wanniarachchi, Chief Security Officer to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was arrested and remanded by the Bribery Commission on suspicion of illegally acquiring assets and properties worth Rs. 28 million. MORE..
IGP arrives at parliament to discuss MPs’ security
IGP arrives at parliament to discuss MPs’ security
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasuriya, has arrived at Parliament this morning (31) to discuss the security concerns for Members of Parliament. MORE..
| October 31, 2025 11:03 am
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família becomes world’s tallest church
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família becomes world’s tallest church
The Sagrada Família has become the tallest church in the world, after workers placed the first part of a cross at the top of its central tower. MORE..
4 fishermen rescued after 13 days at sea brought to Hambantota Port
4 fishermen rescued after 13 days at sea brought to Hambantota Port
The four fishermen who were rescued after being stranded at sea for 13 days after setting out to sea from Dondra were brought back to the Hambantota Port by the Sri Lanka Navy at around 5 a.m. today (31). MORE..
Trump sets refugee ceiling at record-low 7,500 with focus on white South Africans
Trump sets refugee ceiling at record-low 7,500 with focus on white South Africans
U.S. President Donald Trump set the refugee admissions ceiling at 7,500 for fiscal year 2026, the lowest cap on record, a White House document published on Thursday said, part of a broader effort to reshape refugee policies in the U.S. and worldwide. MORE..
Two firearm magazines found in Jaffna Uni. premises
Two firearm magazines found in Jaffna Uni. premises
Two firearm magazines have been discovered within the premises of the University of Jaffna. MORE..
3 close associates of ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ arrested with ‘Ice’ worth over Rs. 35 mln
3 close associates of ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ arrested with ‘Ice’ worth over Rs. 35 mln
More information has emerged regarding the seizure of the narcotic substance ‘Ice’ valued at around Rs. 35 million in the Palliyawatta area of the Wattala Police Division. MORE..