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Women MPs’ Caucus discusses pathways toward a gender-sensitive Parliament

Women MPs’ Caucus discusses pathways toward a gender-sensitive Parliament

Sri Lanka’s Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus discussed Potential pathways for UK support to the Caucus with representatives of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)...MORE..

| September 18, 2025  8:50 pm
‘Disrupt Asia 2025’ aims to unlock Sri Lanka as South Asia’s innovation hub

‘Disrupt Asia 2025’ aims to unlock Sri Lanka as South Asia’s innovation hub

The second day of Disrupt Asia 2025, Sri Lanka’s premier startup conference and innovation festival running from September 17–20, unfolded today at Cinnamon Life with the main conference, drawing international attention and underscoring the country’s ambition to position itself as South Asia’s emerging innovation hub. MORE..

| September 18, 2025  6:22 pm
3.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Trincomalee coast

3.9 magnitude earthquake strikes off Trincomalee coast

An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude was recorded on Thursday (18) in the sea area off the coast of Trincomalee, according to the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau of Sri Lanka (GSMB). MORE..

| September 18, 2025  5:28 pm
Former S’gamuwa Minister remanded over misappropriation of state funds

Former S’gamuwa Minister remanded over misappropriation of state funds

Former Minister of the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Athula Kumara Rahubaddha has been remanded until October 02 by the Embilipitiya Magistrate’s Court today (18), Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| September 18, 2025  4:55 pm
Dambulla Waste Management Facility no longer operational

Dambulla Waste Management Facility no longer operational

The Dambulla Waste Management Facility, an award-winning waste management project in the country initiated with an investment of around Rs. 650 million, has reportedly become completely inactive. MORE..

| September 18, 2025  4:14 pm
Sri Lanka’s overseas missions directed to identify new export markets, attract sustainable foreign investments

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..

| September 18, 2025  2:36 pm
Businessman arrested for selling foreign cigarettes to schoolchildren

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..

| September 18, 2025  2:11 pm
Air India crash victims’ families sue aerospace firms Boeing and Honeywell

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..

| September 18, 2025  12:53 pm
One lane opposite CEB head office closed due to protest

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..

| September 18, 2025  12:34 pm
Shop at Dambulla market destroyed in fire

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..

| September 18, 2025  12:23 pm
Wife of ‘Backhoe Saman’ further remanded

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..

| September 18, 2025  11:37 am
Restrictions imposed on entry to BIA Departure Lobby amended

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..

| September 18, 2025  11:21 am
Kandy Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame election date announced

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..

| September 18, 2025  11:09 am
Former NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa granted bail

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..

| September 18, 2025  10:34 am
Body found in canal in Tissamaharama – Friend arrested over suspected murder

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..

| September 18, 2025  10:17 am
Israel opens new route out of Gaza City, death toll passes 65,000

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..

| September 18, 2025  9:32 am
Five people at risk of dying daily due to chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka

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..

| September 18, 2025  9:09 am
Stalemate between Govt and electricity trade unions continues

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..

| September 18, 2025  8:56 am
Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision to begin today

Public consultation on proposed electricity tariff revision to begin today

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

| September 18, 2025  8:25 am
Bangladesh bars ex-PM Sheikh Hasina, family from voting in next year’s election

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..

| September 18, 2025  7:49 am
Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite to be launched into orbit tomorrow

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..

| September 18, 2025  7:04 am
Three teenagers rescued after being swept away by currents at Mount Lavinia Beach

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..

| September 18, 2025  6:26 am
King Charles and Trump hail UK-US special relationship in state banquet speech

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..

| September 18, 2025  5:49 am
Transport Minister warns underperforming railway officials: ‘Fix it or resign’

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..

| September 18, 2025  5:47 am
Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm expected in several areas today

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..

| September 18, 2025  5:46 am