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PM Harini Amarasuriya visits alma mater Hindu College in India

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Thursday visited her alma mater, the Hindu College of Delhi University, reliving memories of her student days at the prestigious institution. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 2:46 pm

Low taxes and inequitable policies deepened Sri Lanka’s economic crisis - HRW

Sri Lanka’s tax policies played a driving role in the country’s devastating 2022 economic crisis and have contributed to the chronic underfunding of education and other public services, Human Rights Watch said in a report released recently. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 11:59 am

Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga dies in India aged 80

Former Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Odinga has died of cardiac arrest in Kerala, India. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 1:09 pm

Three police teams currently interrogating six suspects including ‘Ishara Sewwandi’

Three police teams are currently interrogating six suspects, including ‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa.’ MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 2:10 pm

PM Harini to leave for India today

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to undertake an official visit to India today. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 5:43 am

Shutdown could cost US economy $15 billion a week, Treasury says

The two-week-old federal government shutdown may cost the U.S. economy as much as $15 billion a week in lost output, a Treasury official said late on Wednesday, correcting an earlier statement from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that put the cost at up to $15 billion per day. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 10:49 am

Over 500 individuals arrested during island-wide police raids

Over 500 individuals have been arrested by Police yesterday during island-wide crime and drug prevention operations aimed at apprehending suspects involved in various criminal activities. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 12:08 pm

Price of 24-carat gold sovereign nears Rs. 400,000

The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen significantly following the continuous increase in global gold prices. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 1:42 pm

Sri Lanka’s economic performance has improved – IMF

Sri Lanka’s economic performance has improved following the debt restructuring process, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 1:23 pm

Women’s Caucus proposes Parliament debate on breast cancer awareness

A special awareness session on breast cancer prevention and related programs was held in Parliament for the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 3:22 pm

Over 100 families in four districts affected by adverse weather

More than 100 families in four districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 9:17 am

PM Harini departs for India on an official visit

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has departed from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on an official visit to India. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 6:57 am

Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal

Israel’s defence minister on Wednesday (Oct 15) threatened to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 5:45 am

India, Sri Lanka discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in education & capacity building

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has met India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi today (16). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 11:40 am

Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (16), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 5:42 am

Donald Trump says PM Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil

President Donald Trump has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil, as the US seeks to put economic pressure on the Kremlin as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 7:54 am

Saudi crown prince announces major Mecca development

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Wednesday the launch of King Salman Gate, a large mixed-use development in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 7:12 am

Former SECSL Director Dilhara Wijedasa arrested by Bribery Commission

Nilu Dilhara Wijedasa, the former Executive Director of the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka (SECSL), has been arrested on bribery allegations. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 12:29 pm

UNP appoints three-member committee to hold discussions with SJB

A three-member committee has been appointed by the United National Party (UNP) to hold discussions with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 8:29 am

Body of a male found from temporary lodging facility in Divulapitiya

A body of a male has been found inside a room of a temporary lodging facility in Balagalla, Divulapitiya, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 7:34 am

Samsung Electronics shares hit record high

Shares of South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics rose as much as 2 per cent on Thursday to an all-time high on investor optimism surrounding the semiconductor industry. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 8:52 am

Rs. 25 million in fines imposed on vendors who sold bottled drinking water at excessive prices

Over Rs. 25 million in fines have been imposed on vendors who sold bottled drinking water at excessive prices, the Consumer Affairs Authority states. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 7:49 am

Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake appears before WP South Crimes division

Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, who was released on bail yesterday, appeared before the Western Province South Crimes Division this morning (16). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 10:24 am

US Ambassador clarifies Sri Lanka’s travel advisory status

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has clarified that the U.S. Department of State’s travel advisory for Sri Lanka remains unchanged at Level 2. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 11:01 am

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors expand in September 2025

Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for September 2025 recorded growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 6:09 am

Deepika Padukone becomes the voice of Meta AI across six countries

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone collaborated with Meta to become the new voice of its AI version across multiple countries. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 11:22 am

PM Harini lands in New Delhi for maiden visit to India after assuming office

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has landed in New Delhi for her maiden visit to India after assuming office. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 9:28 am

YouTube resolves issue that briefly impacted video streaming globally

Alphabet-owned YouTube said on Wednesday (Oct 15) that it has resolved an issue impacting video streaming services for several thousand users globally. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 7:18 am

Former SECSL Director Dilhara Wijedasa granted bail

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Nilu Dilhara Wijedasa, former Director of the State Engineering Corporation of Sri Lanka (SECSL). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 1:59 pm

PNB Director transferred due to ongoing probe against him - sources

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hemal Prashantha, who served as the Director of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) was transferred in connection with an ongoing investigation against him, according to sources from Police Headquarters. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 12:05 pm

Court informed of Customs’ decision on releasing detained vehicles

The Court of Appeal was informed today (16) that vehicles detained for being imported from countries other than their country of manufacture, under letters of credit opened in Sri Lanka, may be released subject to specified conditions. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 16, 2025 2:54 pm

Ex-Minister Manusha Nanayakkara arrives at Bribery Commission

Former Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), to record a statement, a short while ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 15, 2025 9:28 am

US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk’s death

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it had revoked the visas of six foreigners over social media comments made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 15, 2025 7:19 am

‘Ishara Sewwandi’ to be brought back to Sri Lanka today?

‘Ishara Sewwandi’, the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ who was arrested in Nepal yesterday (14), is scheduled to be brought back to Sri Lanka today (15), according to police sources. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 15, 2025 8:18 am

Grammy-winning neo-soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51

Grammy-winning R&B artist D’Angelo, a pioneer of neo-soul music, died at the age of 51 on Tuesday “after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer,” his family said in a statement. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 15, 2025 8:36 am

Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that the Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) and the atmospheric disturbances in the vicinity of the island are currently influencing the weather over the island. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 15, 2025 6:34 am

Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake files writ petition seeking to prevent arrest

Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake has filed a writ petition with the Court of Appeal through his lawyers seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with an alleged incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 15, 2025 9:57 am

Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake prepared to appear before court

The legal counsel for Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake has informed the Court of Appeal that his client is prepared to appear before the Mt. Lavinia Magistrate’s Court in connection with the recent incident that occurred at the Mt. Lavinia Magistrate’s court premises. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 15, 2025 12:27 pm

PM Harini to undertake official visit to India tomorrow

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to undertake an official visit to India from 16-18 October 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 15, 2025 12:54 pm

Man dead after earth mound collapses in mine

A man has reportedly died after a mound of earth collapsed in a mine in the Agarathenna area of the Passara Police Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 15, 2025 7:57 am

PM Harini returns after concluding China visit

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has returned to Sri Lanka this morning (15) after successfully concluding her visit to China to attend the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women 2025, undertaken at the invitation of the Government of the People’s Republic of China. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 15, 2025 10:55 am

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