Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm expected in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern and Northwestern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
- Ex-President Ranil seen attending event for first time after released on bail
- Second phase of ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Urban Forest Project launched in Thotalaga
- Monk and two others arrested with heroin in Alawwa
- Restrictions imposed on mineral transportation during school hours amended
- ‘Ariyakammattana’ organization opposes pro-LTTE protest in Geneva
- Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm expected in several areas today
- King Charles and Trump hail UK-US special relationship in state banquet speech
- Three teenagers rescued after being swept away by currents at Mount Lavinia Beach
- Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite to be launched into orbit tomorrow
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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..
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..
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..
‘Ariyakammattana’ organization opposes pro-LTTE protest in Geneva
A collective of Sri Lankans living in Europe, under the banner of the ‘Ariyakammattana’ organization, has taken steps to oppose a large-scale protest held today in front of the United Nations Human Rights Office in Geneva, Switzerland by pro-LTTE supporters. MORE..
Restrictions imposed on mineral transportation during school hours amended
Restrictions imposed on the transport of minerals (sand etc) during school hours have been amended after considering requests made by those in the construction industry, the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau has stated. MORE..
Monk and two others arrested with heroin in Alawwa
A monk and two other individuals have been arrested for possession of heroin in Alawwa by the Matale Division Crimes Investigation Unit. MORE..
Second phase of ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Urban Forest Project launched in Thotalaga
The second phase of the Urban Forest Project under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, was launched today (17) Thotalaga. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil seen attending event for first time after released on bail
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was released on bail recently following his arrest over the alleged misuse of public property, has been seen for the first time attending an event after he was discharged from hospital. MORE..
Timor-Leste scraps plan to buy MPs free cars after protests
Timor-Leste has scrapped a plan to give its lawmakers free cars after thousands of people took to the streets to protest against it. MORE..
Establishing child-friendly testimony rooms turning point in Sri Lanka’s judicial system: Justice Minister
The establishment of secure testimony rooms for children marks a significant turning point in the country’s judicial system, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harsha Nanayakkara stated. MORE..
“Never Again”: President vows to prevent repeat of queue-related deaths
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (17) emphasized that Sri Lanka will never again face a crisis like the one where people were forced to queue for fuel and gas, sometimes resulting in loss of life, the President’s Media Division. MORE..
‘Clear Quartz’ illegally exported from Sri Lanka, COPE inquiry finds
Stocks of ‘Clear Quartz’ is being illegally exported along with Quartz, according to a finding revealed during an inquiry conducted by the Committee on Public Enterprises. MORE..
Kerawalapitiya ‘Sobadhanavi’ LNG Power Plant connected to the national grid
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Minister of Energy Eng. Kumara Jayakody have ceremonially connected the ‘Sobadhanavi’ 350 MW LNG Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya with the national grid a short while ago. MORE..
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..
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..
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..
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..
‘Ariyakammattana’ organization opposes pro-LTTE protest in Geneva
A collective of Sri Lankans living in Europe, under the banner of the ‘Ariyakammattana’ organization, has taken steps to oppose a large-scale protest held today in front of the United Nations Human Rights Office in Geneva, Switzerland by pro-LTTE supporters. MORE..
Restrictions imposed on mineral transportation during school hours amended
Restrictions imposed on the transport of minerals (sand etc) during school hours have been amended after considering requests made by those in the construction industry, the Geological Survey & Mines Bureau has stated. MORE..
Monk and two others arrested with heroin in Alawwa
A monk and two other individuals have been arrested for possession of heroin in Alawwa by the Matale Division Crimes Investigation Unit. MORE..
Second phase of ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Urban Forest Project launched in Thotalaga
The second phase of the Urban Forest Project under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, was launched today (17) Thotalaga. MORE..
Ex-President Ranil seen attending event for first time after released on bail
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was released on bail recently following his arrest over the alleged misuse of public property, has been seen for the first time attending an event after he was discharged from hospital. MORE..
Timor-Leste scraps plan to buy MPs free cars after protests
Timor-Leste has scrapped a plan to give its lawmakers free cars after thousands of people took to the streets to protest against it. MORE..
Establishing child-friendly testimony rooms turning point in Sri Lanka’s judicial system: Justice Minister
The establishment of secure testimony rooms for children marks a significant turning point in the country’s judicial system, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harsha Nanayakkara stated. MORE..
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Technology
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..
Trump says US has a buyer for TikTok
Trump says US has a buyer for TikTok
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the U.S. and China have a deal that would keep TikTok operating in the United States, transferring its U.S. assets to U.S. owners from China’s ByteDance, potentially resolving a saga that has lingered for nearly a year. MORE..
Social media platforms required to deactivate accounts of under-16s under Australian ban
Social media platforms required to deactivate accounts of under-16s under Australian ban
Social media companies will be required to detect and deactivate accounts held by underage children when Australia’s world-first under-16 ban comes into effect in December, the government revealed on Tuesday. MORE..
iOS 26: Apple releases huge, controversial iPhone update
iOS 26: Apple releases huge, controversial iPhone update
Apple has released new software for the iPhone and all of its other products. MORE..
Entertainment
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..
Oscar-winning actor, director and activist Robert Redford dies at 89
Oscar-winning actor, director and activist Robert Redford dies at 89
Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, died Tuesday at 89. MORE..
HBO Max to enter Sri Lanka on October 15
HBO Max to enter Sri Lanka on October 15
Warner Bros. Discovery today announced that its premier global streaming service HBO Max will launch direct-to-consumer in new markets across Asia Pacific on October 15, including Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. MORE..
Cannes Winner Vimukthi Jayasundara’s Busan Competition Film ‘Spying Stars’ debuts first trailer
Cannes Winner Vimukthi Jayasundara’s Busan Competition Film ‘Spying Stars’ debuts first trailer
The first trailer for “Spying Stars,” the latest feature from acclaimed Sri Lankan filmmaker Vimukthi Jayasundara, has been unveiled ahead of its world premiere in competition at the 30th Busan International Film Festival. MORE..
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Sports
2025 Asia Cup: Sri Lanka to take on Afghanistan in pivotal game in Abu Dhabi
Sri Lanka will take on Afghanistan in a pivotal 2025 Asia Cup game at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, today (18). MORE..
2025 Asia Cup: Pakistan set up India match with win over UAE
Pakistan set up another meeting against India with a 41-run victory over the United Arab Emirates at the Asia Cup. MORE..
Pakistan-UAE Asia Cup clash delayed by one hour amid handshake controversy
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesperson Amir Mir said on Wednesday that the Asia Cup clash between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been delayed by an hour amid ongoing consultations with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft. MORE..
2025 World Athletics Championship: Rumesh Tharanga qualifies for Men’s Javelin final event
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga qualified for the Men’s Javelin Throw final at the 2025 World Athletics Championship in Tokyo. MORE..
Bangladesh stays alive in Asia Cup with thrilling win over Afghanistan
Bangladesh notched a thrilling eight-run victory over Afghanistan in a must-win game and stayed alive for the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup on Tuesday. MORE..
