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Madagascar’s president says illegal power grab by military is under way

Madagascar’s president said an “attempt to seize power illegally and by force” was under way, as an elite military unit that joined protesters on the streets on Saturday announced it was taking over the army. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 5:23 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning in several provinces

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 2:01 pm

Over 700 rounds of ammunition recovered from Moragahakanda Reservoir

A total of 715 rounds of various ammunition, including for T-56 weapons, recovered from the Moragahakanda Reservoir during a special operation, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 3:10 pm

Father arrested for attempting to shoot his son in Arachchikattuwa

An individual has been taken into custody by the Arachchikattuwa Police for allegedly attempting to shoot his son with a pistol. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 4:46 pm

WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives in Sri Lanka

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has arrived in the island a short while ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 11:10 am

Hollywood remembers Diane Keaton: Co-stars and fans celebrate a singular talent

Oscar winning actor Diane Keaton, who died at 79, was known for her performances and style that helped shaped some of the most indelible films of all time, including The Godfather, Annie Hall, Father of the Bride and Something’s Gotta Give. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 12:54 pm

Israel vows to destroy Hamas tunnels once hostages free

Israel plans to destroy what remains of Hamas’ network of tunnels under Gaza, working with US approval after its hostages are freed, it said on Sunday (Oct 12). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 2:55 pm

Afghanistan claims 58 Pakistani soldiers killed in clashes; border closed

Pakistan closed border crossings with Afghanistan on Sunday, Pakistani officials said, following exchanges of fire between the forces of the two countries overnight in which Kabul claimed to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 3:44 pm

Magistrate orders CCTV review over alleged police assault on lawyer at Mount Lavinia court

The Additional Magistrate of Mount Lavinia has ordered further investigations using CCTV footage from within the court premises in connection with an incident where a police officer allegedly assaulted a lawyer. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 3:22 pm

Sri Lanka determined to ensure safe and inclusive political participation for women – Minister

Sri Lanka is prepared to work with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to ensure that women across Commonwealth countries can participate in politics in a safe environment, free from coercion and violence, says Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 6:16 pm

Daily wage of plantation workers will be increased to Rs. 1,750 before year-end: President

The daily wage of plantation workers will be increased to Rs. 1,750 before the end of this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated while speaking at an event in Bandarawela. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 11:48 am

Over Rs. 4 bln in assessment tax arrears in Colombo MC area - COPA

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has revealed that more than Rs. 4 billion in assessment tax arrears remain outstanding within the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 9:23 am

Ceremony to hand over title deeds for 2,000 housing units to estate community underway in Bandarawela

The ceremony to award title deeds for over 2,000 housing units to the upcountry plantation community is currently underway at the Bandarawela Public Grounds under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 10:59 am

Crypto crash wipes out $19 billion after Trump’s 100% China tariffs spark sell-off

US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China sparked a massive cryptocurrency sell-off late Friday that exposed risky leverage in the space. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 1:40 pm

Two dead in tragic accident in Narammala

Two individuals have died in a tragic accident that occurred in the early hours of today (12), along the Horambawa-Mavi Ela road in Alahitiyawa, Narammala. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 11:26 am

Several SJB MPs to resign and contest PC election – Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa announced that several Members of Parliament who entered Parliament representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will resign from their seats and are preparing to contest the upcoming Provincial Council election. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 7:34 am

Gazette issued on revised ministerial and deputy ministerial portfolios

The official Gazette notification announcing the revised ministerial and deputy ministerial portfolios, following the NPP government’s first Cabinet reshuffle, has been issued. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 8:26 am

Windows 10 support ends Oct. 14; Microsoft urges users to upgrade

Microsoft is ending support for its Windows 10 operating system, which means from Wednesday 14 October, these computers may be at risk. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 3:07 pm

Sri Lanka cabinet reshuffle must not stall KKS Port, Jaffna Airport expansion: Report

Projects such as Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port and Jaffna Airport expansion cannot afford to be caught in political transitions, as their timely completion will determine how evenly Sri Lanka’s post-crisis recovery is distributed across all provinces, according to a new report. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 7:43 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that showers or thundershowers will occur in several places in most provinces after 1.00 p.m. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 6:26 am

State Counsel to represent remanded police officer in Mount Lavinia court assault case - IGP

A State Counsel will appear in court tomorrow (13) on behalf of the police officer currently in remand custody over the alleged assault of a lawyer within the premises of the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 4:07 pm

Violent clashes erupt along Pak-Afghan border; friendly countries urge restraint

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday night lauded the security forces after the Pakistan Army responded to unprovoked attacks by Afghan Taliban forces on border posts. Clashes between the two sides were reported in multiple areas along the Pak-Afghan border. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 6:28 am

Former US President Joe Biden receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer

Former US President Joe Biden is receiving radiation therapy as part of his treatment for prostate cancer, his spokesman has said. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 1:07 pm

Majority of hospital admissions in Sri Lanka caused by accidents: Health Minister

The majority of hospital admissions in Sri Lanka are caused by accidents, says Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 12:27 pm

PM Harini lands in Beijing ahead of Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has landed in Beijing, China today for an official visit to attend the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women 2025, upon the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 1:22 pm

Sri Lanka highlights investment potential during visit by US Business Think Tank delegation

A 23-member U.S. delegation comprising senior representatives from leading American think tanks and private sector enterprises paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka, Arjuna Herath. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 10:06 am

China shows global leadership in advancing women’s development, says Sri Lankan PM

China has demonstrated strong commitment and global leadership in advancing women’s rights and gender equality through concrete actions such as hosting the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, said Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 10:06 pm

China warns US of countermeasures if Trump doesn’t walk back 100% tariff threat

Beijing has vowed countermeasures against Washington if US President Donald Trump makes good on his threat to impose new 100% tariffs on Chinese imports. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 12:01 pm

Sudanese paramilitary attack kills at least 53 people in Darfur, aid group says

A shelling and drone attack by the Sudanese paramilitary forces hit a shelter in a besieged city in the Darfur region, killing at least 53 people, a doctors’ group said Saturday. The onslaught was the latest in Sudan’s more than two-year war. MORE>.

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 12:21 am

Pakistan PM vows strong response after Afghanistan claims killing 58 soldiers

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned what he called Afghanistan’s “provocations” along the border and promised a “strong and effective response” after Afghan officials claimed to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight clashes. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 9:34 pm

Circular issued to Magistrates concerning detention of prisoners and suspects

A notice has been issued to magistrates by the Judicial Service Commission instructing them to refrain from issuing orders for suspects or prisoners to be detained in special prisons. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 2:27 pm

SLBFE expands investigations into foreign employment fraudsters

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau has requested the general public to provide information regarding fraudulent foreign employment agencies or individuals to its Special Investigation Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 5:49 pm

Trump and Sisi to host Gaza peace summit on Monday

US President Donald Trump and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will on Monday chair a Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, the Egyptian presidency said on Saturday, October 11. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 12, 2025 7:48 am

Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil

President Emmanuel Macron has asked Sébastien Lecornu to return as French prime minister only four days after he stood down from the post, sparking a week of high drama and political turmoil. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 11, 2025 6:39 am

Guatemala receives first flight from US with third-country migrants

Guatemala’s IGM migration authority said late on Friday it had received a first flight from the U.S. carrying foreign migrants returned from the United States, as well as Guatemalan citizens. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 11, 2025 1:58 pm

Gold prices in Sri Lanka surge by around Rs. 5,000 today

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have been increased by approximately Rs. 5,000 today (11) in comparison to the last week. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 11, 2025 12:14 pm

Drug trafficker sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession

The Colombo High Court, which sentenced alleged drug trafficker Kanapathi Ganesh alias Thotalaga Kanna to life imprisonment for the possession ...MORE..

(0)Comments | October 11, 2025 10:34 am

Egg prices to drop by Rs. 10

The All Ceylon Egg Producers Association has announced a reduction in egg prices by Rs. 10 in the local market. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 11, 2025 12:55 pm

30 Indian fishermen remanded for poaching off Delft Island

Thirty Indian fishermen have been remanded for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing activities near Delft Island in Jaffna. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 11, 2025 9:58 am

15 new breast cancer cases reported daily in Sri Lanka

Approximately 15 new breast cancer cases are reported daily in Sri Lanka, while about three women die each day due to the disease, health authorities have revealed. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 11, 2025 2:28 pm

“Our children possess the strength to build the nation” – PM Harini

Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that children of this country possess the strength, ability, and attitude required to build the nation, and it is the responsibility of adults to open the paths for them to move forward. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 11, 2025 6:31 am

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