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Suspect in sexual assault of A’pura Hospital doctor granted bail; remanded over separate incident
Suspect in sexual assault of A’pura Hospital doctor granted bail; remanded over separate incident
The suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a lady doctor at the doctors’ quarters of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been released on bail by the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s official reserve up by 1.1% in September 2025
Sri Lanka’s official reserve up by 1.1% in September 2025
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 1.1% to USD 6.24 billion in September 2025, compared to USD 6.17 billion in August 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Gazette issued with measures to prevent spread of African swine fever
Gazette issued with measures to prevent spread of African swine fever
An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued declaring measures to prevent the further spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), which has been detected in several Divisional Secretariat Divisions across Sri Lanka over the past few months. MORE..
Police open fire at car near checkpoint in Matara
Police open fire at car near checkpoint in Matara
The Police have opened fire at a vehicle that failed to comply with an order to stop at a roadblock in the Wellamadama area of Matara, according to police sources. MORE..
US air traffic control staffing hit for second day, delaying flights
US air traffic control staffing hit for second day, delaying flights
Air traffic control staffing issues are delaying flights for a second straight day at numerous U.S. airports as the government shutdown reaches its seventh day, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a notice on Tuesday. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee district, today (08), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
AIIB reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s green energy and development goals
AIIB reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s green energy and development goals
The President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Jin Liqun, affirmed AIIB’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development, particularly in the promotion of the green energy sector. MORE..
“Complete abandonment of Sri Lanka’s inclusive nationalistic vision” – Dilith slams govt over UN resolution
“Complete abandonment of Sri Lanka’s inclusive nationalistic vision” – Dilith slams govt over UN resolution
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ leader and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera today demanded immediate answers from the government for the “shocking betrayal” of Sri Lanka’s allies who stood with the country against UNHRC resolutions. MORE..
Convention against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament
Convention against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament
The Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, today (07) endorsed the certificate on the Convention against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill. MORE..
Opposition MPs submit motion seeking probe into release of 323 containers
Opposition MPs submit motion seeking probe into release of 323 containers
A motion seeking to appoint a special parliamentary committee to investigate the release of 323 shipping containers from the Colombo Port without mandatory physical inspection has been submitted to the Speaker of Parliament. MORE..
Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 shakes Lae city in Papua New Guinea
Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 shakes Lae city in Papua New Guinea
An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck near Lae, the second largest city in Papua New Guinea, on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. MORE..
President meets IMF delegation to discuss Sri Lanka’s fifth review
President meets IMF delegation to discuss Sri Lanka’s fifth review
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains a vital partner in Sri Lanka’s accelerated journey from crisis to recovery, emphasizing that the government regards IMF support not merely as external assistance,...MORE..
CIABOC launches new case tracking system to enhance transparency and efficiency
CIABOC launches new case tracking system to enhance transparency and efficiency
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) marked a major step in institutional modernization with the launch of its new Case Tracking System at the CIABOC Auditorium today (07). MORE..
Chinese community in SL makes donation in support of Na Uyana Monastery following tragic accident
Chinese community in SL makes donation in support of Na Uyana Monastery following tragic accident
In the wake of the tragic accident at the Na Uyana Monastery in Malsiripura, Kurunegala District, the Chinese Community in Sri Lanka has extended a heartfelt gesture of solidarity and compassion toward the victims and the monastic community. MORE..
Three scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for work on quantum mechanics
Three scientists win Nobel Prize in physics for work on quantum mechanics
Three scientists at American universities won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on quantum mechanics. MORE..
Supreme Court upholds death sentence on ‘Julampitiye Amare’
Supreme Court upholds death sentence on ‘Julampitiye Amare’
The Supreme Court today (07) dismissed, without proceeding to a hearing, the appeal filed by G.G. Amarasiri, also known as ‘Julampitiye Amare’, against the death sentence imposed on him following a conviction for murder. MORE..
Contempt of Court case filed against YouTuber Sudaththa Thilaksiri to be taken up before Appeals Court
Contempt of Court case filed against YouTuber Sudaththa Thilaksiri to be taken up before Appeals Court
The Court of Appeal today (07) ordered that the petition filed by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara against YouTuber Sudaththa Thilaksiri, alleging contempt of court, be taken up on December 2 for reconsideration. MORE..
Seven children hospitalised after being exposed to chemical substance in a school lab
Seven children hospitalised after being exposed to chemical substance in a school lab
Seven children have been hospitalised after being exposed to a chemical substance in a laboratory of a school in Dambulla. MORE..
World Bank warns US tariffs on Indian exports to slow South Asia growth next year
World Bank warns US tariffs on Indian exports to slow South Asia growth next year
The World Bank on Tuesday said higher tariffs on Indian goods exported to the U.S. will drag the South Asian growth rate in 2026, even as the current year remains shielded by government spending. MORE..
Main suspect in brutal double murder in Hungama arrested
Main suspect in brutal double murder in Hungama arrested
A main suspect and three others have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of a couple using sharp weapons at a house in Wadigala, Hungama. MORE..
US ends universal Covid-19 vaccine recommendation, leaves decision to patients
US ends universal Covid-19 vaccine recommendation, leaves decision to patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has implemented recommendations from a newly appointed panel of vaccine advisers. MORE..
Airline accused of killing ‘strict vegetarian’ Sri Lankan passenger with meat-based meal: Report
Airline accused of killing ‘strict vegetarian’ Sri Lankan passenger with meat-based meal: Report
A Southern California cardiologist flying Qatar Airways from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka was denied the vegetarian meal he had ordered, then died after choking on a piece of food while attempting to “eat around” the meat in meal he was given instead, according to his grieving family. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains incomplete, World Bank says
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains incomplete, World Bank says
Despite Sri Lanka’s strong economic performance in recent times, the recovery remains incomplete, with growth still below pre-crisis levels and poverty significantly elevated, the World Bank said. MORE..
Vehicles assigned for security of former presidents can be returned if requested: Public Security Minister
Vehicles assigned for security of former presidents can be returned if requested: Public Security Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that although the Former Presidents’ Entitlements Act has been repealed, this does not mean that necessary measures will not be taken to ensure their security. MORE..
Israelis mark 2 years since October 7 Hamas attacks
Israelis mark 2 years since October 7 Hamas attacks
Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack on Tuesday, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US proposed peace plan. MORE..