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Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for innovation-driven growth research
Nobel Prize in Economics awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for innovation-driven growth research
Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the 2025 Nobel economics prize for “having explained innovation-driven economic growth”, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences said on Monday. MORE..
38 buses carrying Palestinian prisoners arrive in Gaza - with all living hostages back in Israel
38 buses carrying Palestinian prisoners arrive in Gaza - with all living hostages back in Israel
Hamas has confirmed that the first of 38 buses carrying Palestinian prisoners from Israel has arrived in Gaza. MORE..
Benjamin Netanyahu to attend summit in Egypt with Donald Trump
Benjamin Netanyahu to attend summit in Egypt with Donald Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend Monday’s summit on ending the Gaza war in the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, an Egyptian presidential spokesperson said. MORE..
Ex-President Sirisena questioned for five hours by Bribery Commission
Ex-President Sirisena questioned for five hours by Bribery Commission
Former President Maithripala Sirisena appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (13). MORE..
SC to take up FR filed seeking an order to prevent mineral mining on Mannar Island
SC to take up FR filed seeking an order to prevent mineral mining on Mannar Island
The Supreme Court has ordered that a Fundamental Rights petition filed seeking an order to prevent alleged illegal mineral mining on Mannar Island be called on February 10, 2026 for consideration. MORE..
BMD certificate system, e-revenue license system and several online government services disrupted due to Lanka Government Cloud outage
BMD certificate system, e-revenue license system and several online government services disrupted due to Lanka Government Cloud outage
Due to a disruption in the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC), several online services managed by various government organizations have been temporarily affected, the Information Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) stated. MORE..
All 20 living Israeli hostages released by Hamas
All 20 living Israeli hostages released by Hamas
Israeli media say a second group of 13 hostages has been handed over to the Red Cross in southern Gaza and is on its way back to Israel. MORE..
Trump arrives in Israel as Hamas begins releasing hostages
Trump arrives in Israel as Hamas begins releasing hostages
US President Donald Trump has touched down in Tel Aviv as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire reached a pivotal point on Monday (Oct 13). MORE..
PM Harini reaffirms Sri Lanka’s commitment to advancing women’s rights and equality
PM Harini reaffirms Sri Lanka’s commitment to advancing women’s rights and equality
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Sri Lanka reaffirms its commitment to advancing the rights and well-being of women and girls, and to translating principles into practical action for equality and dignity. MORE..
Sri Lanka calls for global investment partnerships ahead of Economic and Investment Summit 2025
Sri Lanka calls for global investment partnerships ahead of Economic and Investment Summit 2025
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra called for international business and investment partnership to be enabled during the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025 to be held in Colombo in December this year. MORE..
Hamas hands over first seven hostages to Red Cross as part of Gaza ceasefire
Hamas hands over first seven hostages to Red Cross as part of Gaza ceasefire
Hamas released seven hostages into the custody of the Red Cross on Monday, the first to be released as part of a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war between Israel and Hamas in the devastated Gaza Strip. MORE..
Hamas publishes names of 20 Israeli hostages to be released
Hamas publishes names of 20 Israeli hostages to be released
Palestinian group Hamas published on Monday the names of the 20 Israeli hostages to be released under the first phase of a ceasefire agreement with Israel. MORE..
Police officer arrested over Mt. Lavinia court incident granted bail
Police officer arrested over Mt. Lavinia court incident granted bail
A Police Constable who was arrested and remanded after allegedly assaulting an attorney within the premises of the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court on Friday (10) has been granted bail, a short while ago. MORE..
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34-year-old hacked to death by brother in Kurunegala
34-year-old hacked to death by brother in Kurunegala
A person has been hacked to death with a sharp weapon allegedly by his own brother in the Galgamuwa area of Kurunegala. MORE..
Mount Lavinia Police HQI transferred with immediate effect
Mount Lavinia Police HQI transferred with immediate effect
The Police Headquarters Inspector (HQI) of Mount Lavinia, H.T.M. Thushara, has been transferred with immediate effect. MORE..
78th session of WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia begins in Colombo today
78th session of WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia begins in Colombo today
The 78th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia will be held in Colombo from today (13) to 15 October 2025. MORE..
Foreign remittances reach $695 million in September
Foreign remittances reach $695 million in September
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stated that Sri Lankan migrant workers sent a total of US $695.7 million in remittances to the country in September this year. MORE..
In bid to save shipyards, US set to charge fees on Chinese ships
In bid to save shipyards, US set to charge fees on Chinese ships
An escalating trade war between China and the United States faces another flashpoint on Tuesday (Oct 14) when Chinese ships will be required to start paying a special fee to dock at US ports. MORE..
Two killed in separate road accidents
Two killed in separate road accidents
Two individuals have died in separate road accidents reported in Pooneryn and Hungama areas yesterday (12), police stated. MORE..
Police seek to arrest senior attorney over incident at Mount Lavinia court premises
Police seek to arrest senior attorney over incident at Mount Lavinia court premises
Police officers have visited the residence of the senior attorney connected to the incident in which a police officer allegedly assaulted an attorney within the Mount Lavinia court premises, in order to arrest him. MORE..
Trains delayed along coastal line
Trains delayed along coastal line
Train services on the coastal line have been delayed due to a mound of earth collapsing on to the railway tracks in the Magalkanda area of Beruwala, the Department of Railways announced. MORE..
Trump says Gaza war has ended; Israel awaits release of hostages
Trump says Gaza war has ended; Israel awaits release of hostages
The war in Gaza has ended and the Middle East is going to “normalize,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday as he flew to Israel, which was waiting for Hamas to release Israeli hostages as world leaders were gathering to discuss the next steps toward peace. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Northwestern provinces and in Mannar district, today (13), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
China shows global leadership in advancing women’s development, says Sri Lankan PM
China shows global leadership in advancing women’s development, says Sri Lankan PM
China has demonstrated strong commitment and global leadership in advancing women’s rights and gender equality through concrete actions such as hosting the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women, said Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Pakistan PM vows strong response after Afghanistan claims killing 58 soldiers
Pakistan PM vows strong response after Afghanistan claims killing 58 soldiers
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday condemned what he called Afghanistan’s “provocations” along the border and promised a “strong and effective response” after Afghan officials claimed to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight clashes. MORE..