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Pavement trading prohibited in Hatton during Diwali festival

The Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council has generated an income of over Rs. 3.6 million by tendering 146 plots of land temporarily allocated for business activities during the upcoming Diwali (Deepavali) festival season. MORE..

| October 4, 2025 8:41 am

Tunisian sentenced to death for Facebook posts criticising president

A Tunisian man has been sentenced to death on charges of insulting the president and assaulting state security through posts on social media, the head of the Tunisian League for Human Rights and his lawyer said on Friday. MORE..

| October 4, 2025 8:05 am

World Bank stresses urgent energy sector reforms in Sri Lanka

The World Bank has emphasized the urgent need for energy sector reforms in Sri Lanka, warning that the country continues to bear significantly higher energy costs than others in the region. MORE..

| October 4, 2025 8:04 am

Heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island

The Meteorology Department states that atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening. MORE..

| October 4, 2025 6:40 am

Israel says it is preparing to implement the ‘first stage of Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza

Israeli Prime Minister Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is preparing to implement the “first stage” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. MORE..

| October 4, 2025 6:26 am

Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Antigua and Barbuda

The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda have established Diplomatic Relations between the two countries with immediate effect, upon the signing of the agreement on Friday (03). MORE..

| October 3, 2025 11:09 pm

USS Fitzgerald makes port call in Colombo

USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on replenishment purposes this morning (03). MORE..

| October 3, 2025 10:48 pm

Trump sets Sunday night deadline for Hamas to back Gaza plan

U.S. President Donald Trump gave Hamas until Sunday evening to reach a last-chance agreement on his plan for Gaza’s future or have “all Hell” break out against the Palestinian militants. MORE..

| October 3, 2025 8:57 pm

New laws not intended for personal gain; focus is common good – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today offered a response to the joint letter by the Chief Prelates of the three Buddhist Chapters warning that the proposed Penal Code amendment criminalizing corporal punishment and alleged initiatives promoting LGBTQ-related tourism could undermine cultural values and trigger serious social crises. MORE..

| October 3, 2025 8:07 pm

Court grants permission to detain and question ‘Beliatte Sana’

The Tangalle Magistrate’s Court has granted permission for police to detain and interrogate Sanath Weerasinghe, also known as ‘Beliatta Sanaa,’ who was arrested in connection with the large haul of narcotics recently seized in Seenimodara, Tangalle. MORE..

| October 3, 2025 6:10 pm

5G technology will serve as key pathway for Sri Lanka’s economic growth - Deputy Minister

At a special media briefing held today (03) at the Information and Communication Technology Agency, the Notice of Assignment (NoA) required for the 2025 frequency auction of 5G was officially announced. MORE..

| October 3, 2025 5:01 pm

Luxembourg’s grand duke abdicates after 25 years, passing throne to son

Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri abdicated his throne on Friday in favour of his son, Guillaume. Henri, 70, had served the tiny duchy in the heart of Europe for 25 years in a largely symbolic role. MORE..

| October 3, 2025 4:51 pm

President meets Chief Prelates of Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake called on the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters today (03) and received their blessings. MORE..

| October 3, 2025 4:31 pm

New program to monitor performance of each state institution for one year: COPE Chairman

A special awareness workshop was held in Parliament for the heads of 457 state institutions that fall under the oversight of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE). MORE..

| October 3, 2025 4:15 pm

Advisory issued for severe lightning

An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..

| October 3, 2025 3:24 pm

President Anura Kumara presents ‘Sannas Pathra’ to new Asgiri Anunayake Thero

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially presented the Sannas Pathra (letter of appointment) to the newly appointed Anunayake Thero of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siam Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Narampanawe Ananda Thero, at the historic ‘Magul Maduwa’ on the premises of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. MORE..

| October 3, 2025 3:20 pm

UK names Mullally as first female Archbishop to lead Church of England

Britain appointed Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday, the first time a woman has been named leader of the Church of England in the 1,400 year history of the role. MORE..

| October 3, 2025 2:53 pm

Fire breaks out at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery in Los Angeles

A fire broke out at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery, one of the largest on the U.S. west coast, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press office said on Thursday, with a county official adding that the flames had been confined to one area. MORE..

| October 3, 2025 2:32 pm

Wild elephant killed in train collision in Habarana

A wild elephant was struck and killed by a fuel train near the 137 ½ Mile Post on the Eastern Railway Line, between Habarana and Hatares Kotuwa stations, today (03). MORE..

| October 3, 2025 1:45 pm

Manusha’s anticipatory bail application fixed for consideration

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, seeking his release on anticipatory bail before he is arrested by the Bribery Commission, be taken up for consideration on October 08. MORE..

| October 3, 2025 1:00 pm