Indian police detain 'cockroach' movement leaders demanding election chief's resignationTop leaders of India's "cockroach" youth movement were detained on Tuesday after they jumped barricades to enter the grounds of a historic observatory popular for protests, chanting slogans demanding the chief election commissioner's resignation over a controversial revision of voter lists. 29m agoIMF projects Sri Lanka’s economic growth at 4% in 2026 and 3.7% in 2027Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to grow by 4.0% in 2026 and 3.7% in 2027, following an estimated growth rate of 5.0% in 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest report 'World Economic Outlook 2026: Resilience Under Strain, Urgent Choices'.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTMP Namal Rajapaksa further remandedParliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody following arrest over allegations of accepting a bribe in connection with the Airbus case, has been further remanded until October 27 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.1h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTMP Namal Rajapaksa further remandedParliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody following arrest over allegations of accepting a bribe in connection with the Airbus case, has been further remanded until October 27 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.1h agoMonastic robes worn by Buddhist monks must always be treated with respect - SajithOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed regret over recent developments in a country where Buddhism is accorded the foremost place under the Constitution. 1h agoMonastic robes worn by Buddhist monks must always be treated with respect - SajithOpposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has expressed regret over recent developments in a country where Buddhism is accorded the foremost place under the Constitution. 1h agoAdvisory issued for heavy rainThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for heavy rains affecting the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces. 3h agoAdvisory issued for heavy rainThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for heavy rains affecting the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces. 3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTShiranthi Rajapaksa to undergo heart surgery at National Hospital, court informedFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s lawyers informed the court today that she is currently scheduled to undergo open-heart surgery at the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka in Colombo.3h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTShiranthi Rajapaksa to undergo heart surgery at National Hospital, court informedFormer First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s lawyers informed the court today that she is currently scheduled to undergo open-heart surgery at the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka in Colombo.3h agoTrump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran 'at all'President Donald Trump said late on Monday he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran "at all," adding that Moscow and Beijing had "too much to lose" if they enabled Tehran. 3h agoTrump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran 'at all'President Donald Trump said late on Monday he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran "at all," adding that Moscow and Beijing had "too much to lose" if they enabled Tehran. 3h agoFM Vijitha Herath to lead Sri Lanka delegation to 7th CICA Summit in AzerbaijanMinister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will lead the Sri Lanka delegation to the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to be held from 14-15 October 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. 4h agoFM Vijitha Herath to lead Sri Lanka delegation to 7th CICA Summit in AzerbaijanMinister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will lead the Sri Lanka delegation to the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to be held from 14-15 October 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. 4h agoNEWS ALERTMP Namal Rajapaksa produced before court Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody in connection with investigations into the controversial ‘Krrish’ deal, has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.4h agoNEWS ALERTMP Namal Rajapaksa produced before court Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody in connection with investigations into the controversial ‘Krrish’ deal, has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.4h agoAI investment props up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook, IMF saysThe global economy will still manage to top 3% real GDP growth this year as strong AI investment offsets the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, but downside risks are mounting and more countries are being left behind... 4h agoAI investment props up global growth, but war and debt threaten outlook, IMF saysThe global economy will still manage to top 3% real GDP growth this year as strong AI investment offsets the energy shock from the war in the Middle East, but downside risks are mounting and more countries are being left behind... 4h agoSuspect arrested with over 2kg of ‘Ice’ and 510g of Kush in AmbalangodaA suspect has been arrested with over 2 kilograms 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) and 510 grams of Kush in Kuligoda, Ambalangoda. 4h agoSuspect arrested with over 2kg of ‘Ice’ and 510g of Kush in AmbalangodaA suspect has been arrested with over 2 kilograms 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) and 510 grams of Kush in Kuligoda, Ambalangoda. 4h agoUS hopes diesel deal can 'soften' Russia on peace talks – reportsPresident Donald Trump's envoys told Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. 5h agoUS hopes diesel deal can 'soften' Russia on peace talks – reportsPresident Donald Trump's envoys told Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal to allow Russian diesel exports is part of a bid to draw Russia back to negotiations after the failure of previous efforts to launch sustained talks to end the war, three people familiar with the meeting told Reuters. 5h agoChildren increasingly targeted by criminals through the internet – Dy MinisterDeputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala stated that there is a growing trend of children falling victim to criminal activities through the internet.5h agoChildren increasingly targeted by criminals through the internet – Dy MinisterDeputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala stated that there is a growing trend of children falling victim to criminal activities through the internet.5h agoSaudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airportsSaudi Arabia's energy minister has vowed a "serious" response to the deadly attacks on the kingdom's airports and oil and gas facilities by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement.5h agoSaudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airportsSaudi Arabia's energy minister has vowed a "serious" response to the deadly attacks on the kingdom's airports and oil and gas facilities by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement.5h agoOver 360 complaints of child sexual abuse reported in first 9 months of 2026The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) says it has received 364 complaints of sexual abuse of children during the first nine months of this year. 6h agoOver 360 complaints of child sexual abuse reported in first 9 months of 2026The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) says it has received 364 complaints of sexual abuse of children during the first nine months of this year. 6h agoNEWS ALERTFour Jamaicans including two women arrested with over 1kg of cocaine in ColpettyFour Jamaican nationals, including two women, have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division with over one kilogram of the narcotic substance cocaine. 6h agoNEWS ALERTFour Jamaicans including two women arrested with over 1kg of cocaine in ColpettyFour Jamaican nationals, including two women, have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division with over one kilogram of the narcotic substance cocaine. 6h agoYala National Park's Blocks 1 & 2 to reopen on October 16Blocks 1 and 2 of Yala National Park, which were closed due to dry weather conditions, are scheduled to reopen to tourists on October 16. 7h agoYala National Park's Blocks 1 & 2 to reopen on October 16Blocks 1 and 2 of Yala National Park, which were closed due to dry weather conditions, are scheduled to reopen to tourists on October 16. 7h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTChinese national arrested over alleged extortion at Colombo Port CityA Chinese national, allegedly linked to an organised crime group in China, has been arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) for allegedly engaging in extortion at the Colombo Port City, Police said.7h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTChinese national arrested over alleged extortion at Colombo Port CityA Chinese national, allegedly linked to an organised crime group in China, has been arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau (CCIB) for allegedly engaging in extortion at the Colombo Port City, Police said.7h agoNEWS ALERTOil ticks lower as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risksOil prices edged lower on Tuesday after climbing by nearly $2 a barrel in the previous session, as traders assessed supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia while weighing the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia. 7h agoNEWS ALERTOil ticks lower as Russia diesel supply prospects counter Gulf supply risksOil prices edged lower on Tuesday after climbing by nearly $2 a barrel in the previous session, as traders assessed supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia while weighing the prospect of additional diesel supplies from Russia. 7h agoMagnitude 6 earthquake strikes PanamaAn earthquake of magnitude 6 struck Panama on Monday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. 8h agoMagnitude 6 earthquake strikes PanamaAn earthquake of magnitude 6 struck Panama on Monday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. 8h ago
