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Madagascar’s military takes power, says colonel

Madagascar’s military takes power, says colonel

Madagascar’s military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters and security forces. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  9:49 pm
Suspected narcotics haul recovered from southern seas brought to Tangalle Harbour

Suspected narcotics haul recovered from southern seas brought to Tangalle Harbour

UPDATE: The 51 packages discovered floating in the seas off the southern coast, recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy and brought to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour, have been confirmed to contain ‘ice’ (crystal methamphetamine), hashish, and heroin, according to the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  9:02 pm
Colombo stock market cap crosses Rs. 8 trillion for first time

Colombo stock market cap crosses Rs. 8 trillion for first time

The total market capitalization of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed the Rs. 8 trillion mark for the very first time in history today with an impressive 40.48% year-to-date (YTD) growth. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  7:21 pm
President directs officials to fully utilize funds allocated for this year’s dev projects

President directs officials to fully utilize funds allocated for this year’s dev projects

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that state officials have a vital responsibility as the key intermediary mechanism in ensuring that the benefits of government development projects reach the people. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  6:42 pm
Israel says it opens fire on suspects in Gaza, local authorities report six killed

Israel says it opens fire on suspects in Gaza, local authorities report six killed

Israel’s military said it opened fire on Tuesday to remove a threat posed by suspects who approached its forces in the northern Gaza Strip, and health authorities in the enclave said at least six Palestinians had been killed by Israeli fire. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  4:53 pm
‘Ratama Ekata’ National Operation to combat drug menace gets Cabinet nod

‘Ratama Ekata’ National Operation to combat drug menace gets Cabinet nod

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a National Operational Council to implement an emergency rapid program titled “Ratama Ekata – National Operation,” an initiative which aims to eradicate the drug menace and rehabilitate drug addicts through broad public participation. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  4:03 pm
Cabinet approval to import Ponni Samba rice due to Keeri Samba shortage

Cabinet approval to import Ponni Samba rice due to Keeri Samba shortage

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to allow rice importers to import up to 520 metric tons of Ponni Samba rice per importer without permits, as an alternative to Keeri Samba, which is reported to be in short supply in the local market. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  3:36 pm
Trump ‘looking forward’ to Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal at ASEAN summit, Malaysia says

Trump ‘looking forward’ to Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal at ASEAN summit, Malaysia says

U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Malaysia on October 26, Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said on Tuesday, adding that he was “looking forward” to witnessing a ceasefire deal between Southeast Asian neighbours Thailand and Cambodia. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  2:45 pm
Police reveal how Ishara Sewwandi fled to Nepal

Police reveal how Ishara Sewwandi fled to Nepal

Ishara Sewwandi, who is wanted as a main suspect in the murder of organized crime gang member Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, was arrested in Nepal following a special operation carried out in that country, under diplomatic assistance, Police stated. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  2:39 pm
Easter Sunday attacks: Court to hear petition on commission recommendations against Nilantha Jayawardena

Easter Sunday attacks: Court to hear petition on commission recommendations against Nilantha Jayawardena

The Court of Appeal today (14) ordered that a hearing be held on March 24, 2025 to examine the facts of a writ petition filed requesting that instructions be issued to the Attorney General and the Inspector General of Police...MORE..

| October 14, 2025  1:58 pm
Motor Traffic Dept. confirms no disruptions to its services

Motor Traffic Dept. confirms no disruptions to its services

The Department of Motor Traffic states that its operations are continuing without any interruptions. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  1:41 pm
Phone numbers of Australia PM and Donald Trump Jr publicly listed on website

Phone numbers of Australia PM and Donald Trump Jr publicly listed on website

The private phone numbers of several high-profile figures including Australia’s Prime Minister and Donald Trump Jr have been published on a US website. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  12:59 pm
Underworld figure ‘Bus Lalith’ arrested in Dubai

Underworld figure ‘Bus Lalith’ arrested in Dubai

Notorious underworld figure Lalith Kannangara, also known as ‘Bus Lalith’, has been arrested in Dubai. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  12:36 pm
PM Harini holds talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping

PM Harini holds talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who is in Beijing for the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  12:27 pm
Shasheendra Rajapaksa granted bail

Shasheendra Rajapaksa granted bail

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested and remanded by the Bribery Commission on allegations of offenses under the Public Property Act. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  12:17 pm
Several packages suspected to contain narcotics recovered in southern seas

Several packages suspected to contain narcotics recovered in southern seas

A number of packages suspected to contain narcotics have been recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy while floating in seas off the Southern coast. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  12:07 pm
Ex-President Gotabaya clarifies media reports on Kataragama building

Ex-President Gotabaya clarifies media reports on Kataragama building

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa states that certain media outlets have incorrectly reported that a building constructed by another individual near the Menik Ganga in Kataragama belongs to him. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  11:54 am
Cache of ammunition found near school in Thalawa

Cache of ammunition found near school in Thalawa

A stock of live ammunition and empty cartridges has been discovered near Mudunegama Maha Vidyalaya in Thalawa, earlier today (14). MORE..

| October 14, 2025  11:41 am
Ex-Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne granted bail

Ex-Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne granted bail

The Kurunegala High Court has granted bail to former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne.

| October 14, 2025  11:35 am
No change in electricity tariffs for next three months – PUCSL

No change in electricity tariffs for next three months – PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided not to amend the existing electricity tariffs for this quarter. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  11:10 am
Constable involved in Mt. Lavinia court incident transferred to Piliyandala Police

Constable involved in Mt. Lavinia court incident transferred to Piliyandala Police

The police constable involved in the incident with a lawyer at the Mount Lavinia Court premises has been transferred from the Mount Lavinia Police Station to the Piliyandala Police Station. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  11:07 am
Local gold price hits another all-time high, price of 22-carat sovereign surges to Rs. 337,600

Local gold price hits another all-time high, price of 22-carat sovereign surges to Rs. 337,600

The price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 330,000 for the first time today (14). MORE..

| October 14, 2025  10:47 am
Court dismisses anticipatory bail application by Manusha Nanayakkara

Court dismisses anticipatory bail application by Manusha Nanayakkara

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, seeking release prior to a possible arrest by the Bribery Commission. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  10:47 am
Three MRI scanners at Colombo National Hospital out of service?

Three MRI scanners at Colombo National Hospital out of service?

Three MRI scanners at the Colombo National Hospital are currently non-operational, the Government Radiological Technologists’ Association (GRTA) has stated. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  10:27 am
At least 44 people dead after torrential rains in Mexico

At least 44 people dead after torrential rains in Mexico

At least 44 people were killed in Mexico after days of heavy rains and flooding, the government said on Sunday. MORE..

| October 14, 2025  9:46 am