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Body found in canal in Tissamaharama – Friend arrested over suspected murder

A body of a male has been discovered in a canal located in the Sandungama, within the Tissamaharama Police Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 10:17 am

Shop at Dambulla market destroyed in fire

A fire broke out in a shop within the Dambulla weekly market belonging to the Dambulla Municipal Council early this morning (18). MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 12:23 pm

Stalemate between Govt and electricity trade unions continues

Electricity trade unions have warned that they will further intensify their ongoing trade union actions if their demands continue to be ignored. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 8:56 am

Restrictions imposed on entry to BIA Departure Lobby amended

Restrictions imposed to enter the Departure Lobby of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have been amended. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 11:21 am

Kandy Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame election date announced

The election for the Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy is scheduled to take place on or around November 7, the Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs, Gamini Senarathna has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 11:09 am

Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm expected in several areas today

Showers or thundershowers are expected at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern and Northwestern provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 5:46 am

One lane opposite CEB head office closed due to protest

One lane on the road from Slave Island to Lake House roundabout has been closed due to a protest staged by CEB employees opposite of the CEB head office, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 12:34 pm

Wife of ‘Backhoe Saman’ further remanded

The wife of underworld figure ‘Backhoe Saman’, Shadhika Lakshani has been further remanded until September 25 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 11:37 am

Sri Lanka’s overseas missions directed to identify new export markets, attract sustainable foreign investments

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, along with the Minister of Industry, Sunil Handunneththi, and Minister of Trade, Wasantha Samarasinghe, launched an integrated mechanism to enhance collaboration between Sri Lanka’s overseas Missions and national institutions. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 2:36 pm

Bangladesh bars ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, family from voting in next year’s election

Bangladesh’s Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday said it has “locked” the national identity cards of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, effectively barring her from voting in the general elections scheduled for February next year. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 7:49 am

Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa granted bail

Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa has been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 10:34 am

Israel opens new route out of Gaza City, death toll passes 65,000

The Israeli military said it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts on Wednesday to empty the city of civilians and confront thousands of Hamas combatants. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 9:32 am

Transport Minister warns underperforming railway officials: ‘Fix it or resign’

Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake has issued a stern warning to officials attached to the Railway Department, stating that those who fail to ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of railway services should be prepared to step down. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 5:47 am

Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision to begin today

Public consultation sessions on the proposed electricity tariff revision will commence today (18). MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 8:25 am

Five people at risk of dying daily due to chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka

Approximately five individuals in Sri Lanka are at risk of dying daily due to chronic kidney disease, the National Unit for Kidney Disease Prevention and Research states. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 9:09 am

Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite to be launched into orbit tomorrow

Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite, developed with the technical expertise of local engineers, is scheduled to be launched into orbit tomorrow, the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies in Moratuwa, has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 7:04 am

Jimmy Kimmel taken off air over Charlie Kirk comments

ABC has pulled late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off air indefinitely over comments he made about the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 8:10 am

Air India crash victims’ families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell

The families of four passengers who died on an Air India jet that crashed in June have filed a lawsuit in the US against planemaker Boeing and aircraft parts maker Honeywell, accusing the companies of negligence. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 12:53 pm

Meta launches smart glasses with built-in display, reaching for ‘superintelligence’

Meta Platforms on Wednesday launched its first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display, seeking to extend the momentum of its Ray-Ban line, one of the early consumer hits of the artificial intelligence era. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 9:15 am

King Charles and Trump hail UK-US special relationship in state banquet speech

King Charles has commended President Trump’s personal commitment to “finding solutions to some of the world’s most intractable conflicts”, as he called for US support for Ukraine against “tyranny”, in a speech at the US state visit banquet. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 5:49 am

UK regulator proposes exempting crypto firms from ‘integrity’ and other rules

Crypto firms in Britain could be exempted from rules that ensure financial services companies act with integrity and in the interests of customers, under new proposals outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority on Wednesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 8:36 am

Three teenagers rescued after being swept away by currents at Mount Lavinia Beach

Three teenagers who went sea bathing at the Mount Lavinia Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 6:26 am

Businessman arrested for selling foreign cigarettes to schoolchildren

A businessman has been arrested by the police on suspicion of selling illegally imported cigarettes to schoolchildren in the Thanamalwila area. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 18, 2025 2:11 pm

Rajinikanth opens up on film with Kamal Haasan after 46 years: “Director yet to be decided”

Indian Superstar Rajinikanth today (17) confirmed that discussions are underway for a big-ticket film that would reunite him with fellow legend Kamal Haasan on screen after 46 years. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 1:47 pm

Court grants permission to detain Sampath Manamperi for seven days for questioning

The Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (17) granted permission to police to detain Sampath Manamperi, accused of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug ‘Ice’ and reportedly belonging to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, for seven days for questioning. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 4:19 pm

‘We aim to end the economic crisis through 2026 Budget’ – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the 2022–2023 economic crisis and the resulting social hardships were not random events, emphasizing that multiple major factors contributed to the situation. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 1:39 pm

Nine-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs tomorrow

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a nine-hour water cut from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on tomorrow (18) for several areas in Colombo and suburbs. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 11:15 am

Gammanpila’s petition seeking to prevent arrest adjourned

The Court of Appeal has ordered that the petition filed by former Minister Udaya Gammanpila, seeking an order to prevent his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), be taken up for hearing on September 24. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 11:28 am

Dutch airline KLM cancels 100 flights amid ground staff strike

Around 100 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on Wednesday after ground staff at Dutch airline KLM staged a walkout in a dispute over pay and working conditions. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 5:04 pm

Sri Lankan passport drops 6 spots in global rankings

The Sri Lankan passport has dropped to 97th place in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025 Global Ranking, released on September 11, 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 12:26 pm

Nine-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs cancelled

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced that the nine-hour water cut, originally scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. tomorrow, affecting several areas including Colombo, has been cancelled. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 3:59 pm

Second Reading of National Building Research Institute Bill in Parliament next week

Parliament is scheduled to meet for four days next week. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 4:08 pm

Central Expressway: Pothuhera to Rambukkana section completion date announced

The construction work on the section of the Central Expressway from Pothuhera to Rambukkana will be completed before the section from Kadawatha to Mirigama is finalized by the year 2028, Minister Bimal Rathnayake has stated.

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 2:46 pm

Digitalization, SME support & new insurance schemes highlighted in pre-budget talks with banking sector

A pre-budget discussion on the Banking, Finance and Insurance Sector was held at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 8:18 am

UNP Working Committee decides to lift bans on members who joined SJB

The Working Committee of the United National Party has decided to lift all disciplinary orders and suspensions previously imposed on party members who had their membership suspended or faced disciplinary action for joining the Samagi Jana Balawegaya. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 3:11 pm

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island

The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, and Northern provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 6:05 am

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as first woman to lead Independence Day gala

Mexico kicked off Independence Day celebrations on Monday night with President Claudia Sheinbaum ending a more than century-long practice in which only men as chief executives led the country’s most important celebration. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 6:39 am

Ex-President Ranil joins world leaders to wish Indian PM Modi on his 75th birthday

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe joined a number of world leaders including US President Donald Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in sending warm wishes to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he turned 75 today. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 3:44 pm

‘Backhoe Saman’ & ‘Thembili Lahiru’ to be detained till Dec. 2 for further questioning

The Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to police to detain ‘Backhoe Saman’ & ‘Thembili Lahiru’ till 02 December for further questioning over the killing of Anura Vidanagamage alias ‘Kajja’, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 2:14 pm

President inaugurated resumption of Kadawatha–Mirigama Expressway construction

The inauguration ceremony for the resumption of construction on the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway Project commenced a short while ago under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 10:12 am

Special insurance scheme introduced for commercial ginger and turmeric cultivation

A special insurance scheme for ginger and turmeric cultivation intended for commercial purposes and export markets has been introduced by the Agriculture and Agrarian Insurance Board. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 4:48 pm

Sampath Manamperi surrenders to court

Sampath Manamperi, accused of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug “Ice” and reportedly belonging to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, surrendered to the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 1:22 pm

Sri Lanka becomes State Party to BBNJ Convention

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Sri Lanka’s Instrument of Ratification on the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction has been deposited with the United Nations, becoming a State Party to the Convention. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 2:07 pm

Construction of Kadawatha–Mirigama section of Central Expressway resumes today

The construction of the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway is scheduled to officially resume today (17), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 7:12 am

Malwathu & Asgiri Chief Prelates condemn defamatory campaigns on Diyawadana Nilame post

The chief prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters have issued a statement expressing deep concern over defamatory remarks and propaganda circulating in relation to the Diyawadana Nilame post,...MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 10:55 am

YouTube announces expanded suite of tools for creators in latest AI push

YouTube is introducing a slew of AI-powered tools aimed at lightening creators’ workloads. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 8:30 am

CEB workers launch ‘sick leave’ trade union action today

Employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to report sick today (17) as part of a trade union action. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 9:32 am

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in India’s Dehradun; 15 killed in the state, 16 missing

Cloudbursts and heavy rains overnight left a trail of destruction in Uttarakhand’s capital Dehradun and several other parts of the state on Tuesday as swollen rivers washed away buildings, roads and bridges, leaving 15 people dead, 16 missing, and 900 stranded in different locations in the hill state. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 8:24 am

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