Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 2 million in 2025
The number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka so far in 2025 has surpassed 2 million. MORE..
- Police clarify video footage showing removal of Buddha statue from temple premises in Trincomalee
- ADB board approves landmark charter amendment to boost lending capacity
- 2,183 complaints related to violence against women lodged since Nov. 2024
- 2026 Budget: Expenditure heads of Foreign and Justice ministries passed after vote
- NIA arrests another “active co-conspirator” of Delhi suicide bomber
- Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore
- Amarapura Maha Nikaya issues statement on Trincomalee Buddha statue incident
- Woman injured in shooting in Meetiyagoda
- Owner of printing shop used by drug traffickers to brand packages remanded
- Woman injured in Meetiyagoda shooting succumbs
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Woman injured in Meetiyagoda shooting succumbs
A woman who was injured in a shooting incident in Meetiyagoda earlier today (17), has succumbed to her injuries, police stated. MORE..
Owner of printing shop used by drug traffickers to brand packages remanded
The owner of a digital printing shop in Mount Lavinia, who was recently arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) along with stickers used for packaging heroin and ICE, as well as the printing machines used to produce them, has been remanded until tomorrow. MORE..
Woman injured in shooting in Meetiyagoda
A woman has sustained injuries in a shooting near a restaurant at the Kiralagahawela junction in Meetiyagoda. MORE..
Amarapura Maha Nikaya issues statement on Trincomalee Buddha statue incident
The Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthy Thero, has sent a letter to the President regarding the incident in which police removed a Buddha statue from a temple premises in Trincomalee. MORE..
NIA arrests another “active co-conspirator” of Delhi suicide bomber
The National Investigation Agency has arrested Jasir Bilal Wani in Srinagar, who was an “active co-conspirator” of suicide bomber Umar un Nabi, in connection with the car blast near the Red Fort last week that claimed 13 lives, officials said on Monday. MORE..
2026 Budget: Expenditure heads of Foreign and Justice ministries passed after vote
The expenditure heads of two ministries taken up for debate on the second day of the Committee Stage debate of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, were approved by a majority vote without any amendments. MORE..
2,183 complaints related to violence against women lodged since Nov. 2024
A total of 2,183 complaints related to violence against women have been reported since November 2024, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has announced. MORE..
ADB board approves landmark charter amendment to boost lending capacity
The Asian Development Bank on Monday said that its Board of Governors has approved a historic amendment to the ADB Charter, removing the previous lending cap and enabling a 50 percent increase in annual lending to over 36 billion U.S. dollars annually.
Police clarify video footage showing removal of Buddha statue from temple premises in Trincomalee
Sri Lanka Police have issued a statement regarding video footage showing unrest connected to the removal of a Buddha statue from the premises of the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee. MORE..
Ministers hold discussion to address issues faced by big onion farmers
A meeting was held today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat with local big onion farmers to develop a structured plan to address the challenges they face. MORE..
Bangladesh’s tribunal sentences ex-home minister Kamal to death for crimes against humanity
Deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s aide, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, was also sentenced to death in absentia on Monday by a tribunal for crimes against humanity during last year’s student uprising. MORE..
Govt signs agreement to secure US$ 300 million loan from ADB
The government today (17) signed loan agreements to obtain US$ 300 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). MORE..
Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva pleads not guilty to bribery charges
Former Minister Mervyn Silva today (17) pleaded not guilty before the Colombo High Court of the indictments filed against him by the Bribery Commission, which accused him of illegally acquiring assets while serving as a minister. MORE..
Sheikh Hasina calls court verdict ‘biased and politically motivated’
Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday delivered her first reaction to the death sentence handed to her by the International Crimes Tribunal, calling the ruling “biased, politically motivated” and issued by a “rigged tribunal with no democratic mandate”. MORE..
GMOA calls emergency executive committee meeting to discuss future course of action
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that following the discussion held with the President, an emergency Executive Committee meeting and a Central Committee meeting will be convened, during which future actions will be discussed. MORE..
Owner of printing shop used by drug traffickers to brand packages remanded
The owner of a digital printing shop in Mount Lavinia, who was recently arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) along with stickers used for packaging heroin and ICE, as well as the printing machines used to produce them, has been remanded until tomorrow. MORE..
Woman injured in shooting in Meetiyagoda
A woman has sustained injuries in a shooting near a restaurant at the Kiralagahawela junction in Meetiyagoda. MORE..
Amarapura Maha Nikaya issues statement on Trincomalee Buddha statue incident
The Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthy Thero, has sent a letter to the President regarding the incident in which police removed a Buddha statue from a temple premises in Trincomalee. MORE..
NIA arrests another “active co-conspirator” of Delhi suicide bomber
The National Investigation Agency has arrested Jasir Bilal Wani in Srinagar, who was an “active co-conspirator” of suicide bomber Umar un Nabi, in connection with the car blast near the Red Fort last week that claimed 13 lives, officials said on Monday. MORE..
2026 Budget: Expenditure heads of Foreign and Justice ministries passed after vote
The expenditure heads of two ministries taken up for debate on the second day of the Committee Stage debate of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, were approved by a majority vote without any amendments. MORE..
2,183 complaints related to violence against women lodged since Nov. 2024
A total of 2,183 complaints related to violence against women have been reported since November 2024, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has announced. MORE..
ADB board approves landmark charter amendment to boost lending capacity
The Asian Development Bank on Monday said that its Board of Governors has approved a historic amendment to the ADB Charter, removing the previous lending cap and enabling a 50 percent increase in annual lending to over 36 billion U.S. dollars annually.
Police clarify video footage showing removal of Buddha statue from temple premises in Trincomalee
Sri Lanka Police have issued a statement regarding video footage showing unrest connected to the removal of a Buddha statue from the premises of the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhiraja Viharaya in Trincomalee. MORE..
Ministers hold discussion to address issues faced by big onion farmers
A meeting was held today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat with local big onion farmers to develop a structured plan to address the challenges they face. MORE..
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Technology
UK Twitter hacker who breached Obama’s account ordered to repay $5.4 million in Bitcoin
A man convicted over a 2020 Twitter hack that compromised accounts of high-profile figures including former U.S. President Barack Obama has been ordered to repay 4.1 million pounds ($5.40 million) worth of Bitcoin, British prosecutors said on Monday. MORE..
Elon Musk reclaims top spot as ‘world’s richest’ as Larry Ellison’s $101B AI gain evaporates
Elon Musk reclaims top spot as ‘world’s richest’ as Larry Ellison’s $101B AI gain evaporates
The title of ‘world’s richest person’ has become a revolving door, but for a brief, stunning moment in September, it swung in a surprising direction. MORE..
Google reportedly developing Android version of Apple’s NameDrop feature
Google reportedly developing Android version of Apple’s NameDrop feature
Android users may soon see a new way to exchange contact details by simply placing two phones close together. MORE..
Chinese astronauts head home after suspected debris strike delays return to Earth
Chinese astronauts head home after suspected debris strike delays return to Earth
Three Chinese astronauts will return to Earth on Friday, more than a week later than their scheduled landing, capping an extended stay in space after a suspected debris hit left their spaceship with a cracked window. MORE..
Entertainment
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore
A court in Singapore has sentenced an Australian man to nine days in prison for grabbing Hollywood star Ariana Grande at a movie premiere. MORE..
Tom Cruise accepts honorary Oscar as he describes filmmaking as ‘who I am’
Tom Cruise accepts honorary Oscar as he describes filmmaking as ‘who I am’
Tom Cruise accepted an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards, delivering an emotional speech about his lifelong passion for filmmaking. MORE..
Shah Rukh Khan becomes first actor to have a Dubai tower named after him
Shah Rukh Khan becomes first actor to have a Dubai tower named after him
Shah Rukh Khan was present at a grand event in Mumbai along with the founder and chairman of the Dubai-based Danube Group, Rizwan Sajan, as they unveiled a landmark property named Shahrukhz. MORE..
Labubu movie in the works for the big screen, report says
Labubu movie in the works for the big screen, report says
The popular Labubu dolls that have ignited a global frenzy may light up movie screens in the future, the Hollywood Reporter said on Friday. MORE..
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Sports
Jake Paul to face former heavyweight champion Joshua in Miami in December
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul will fight former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in an eight-round professional heavyweight bout on December 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center, Most Valuable Promotions announced on Monday. MORE..
Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka during T20I tri-series, Asalanka to return home due to illness
Dasun Shanaka has been named the captain of the Sri Lanka team for the upcoming T20I tri-series involving Pakistan and Zimbabwe. MORE..
Kumar Sangakkara reappointed as Rajasthan Royals head coach
Rajasthan Royals on Monday announced Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara as their head coach for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, following the exit of Rahul Dravid from the role. MORE..
Pavan Rathnayake called up for T20I tri-series in Pakistan
Pawan Rathnayake has been added to Sri Lanka’s squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series in Pakistan, according to sources. MORE..
Norway qualify for first World Cup since 1998 after thrashing Italy
Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 after Erling Haaland struck again in a 4-1 thumping of Italy on Sunday which sealed a spot in next summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. MORE..
