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80% of heart disease deaths globally are preventable, experts say
80% of heart disease deaths globally are preventable, experts say
It is regrettable that 80% of heart disease-related deaths worldwide are preventable, says Dr. Sampath Withanawasam, President of the Sri Lanka College of Cardiology. MORE..
Security stepped up at Vijay’s Chennai home after deadly Karur stampede
Security stepped up at Vijay’s Chennai home after deadly Karur stampede
Security has been tightened outside actor-politician Vijay’s residence in Chennai after a stampede at his rally in Karur left 39 people, including 10 children and 16 women, dead on Saturday. MORE..
Harry suggests people trying to sabotage reconciliation with King
Harry suggests people trying to sabotage reconciliation with King
The Duke of Sussex has suggested people are trying to sabotage his reconciliation with King Charles, as he described media reports about their recent meeting as “categorically false”. MORE..
COPE summons all institutions under its purview for special discussion
COPE summons all institutions under its purview for special discussion
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has summoned all institutions under its jurisdiction for a special meeting. MORE..
Ranil visits Mahinda at Carlton House in Tangalle
Ranil visits Mahinda at Carlton House in Tangalle
A meeting between former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa took place this morning (28) at Carlton House in Tangalle. MORE..
| September 28, 2025 12:38 pm
President to meet Sri Lankan community in Japan today
President to meet Sri Lankan community in Japan today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on an official visit to Japan, is scheduled to meet with the Sri Lankan community residing in Japan this afternoon (28) in Tokyo. MORE..
Over 125,000 tourist arrivals recorded in September
Over 125,000 tourist arrivals recorded in September
A total of 126,379 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in September, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
China’s Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge opens as world’s tallest bridge
China’s Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge opens as world’s tallest bridge
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in southwest China’s Guizhou Province will open today (28), officially becoming the tallest bridge in the world. MORE..
77-year-old woman dies in bus accident in Rathgama
77-year-old woman dies in bus accident in Rathgama
A woman has died in an accident reported along the Galle–Colombo main road, at the Rathgama junction. MORE..
First ‘Health and Wellness Center’ opens in Mapalagama
First ‘Health and Wellness Center’ opens in Mapalagama
A health service will be established in Sri Lanka which prioritizes the well-being of the people and ensures accountability, while health professionals are committed to safeguarding public health, the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
Two suspects arrested over Rs. 6 mln gold jewelry heist
Two suspects arrested over Rs. 6 mln gold jewelry heist
Two suspects have been arrested in Kiribathgoda in connection with the investigation into the robbery of gold jewelry worth Rs. 6 million after assaulting a person in the Ganemulla Police Division. MORE..
Cable car accident at Na Uyana Monastery: Death toll rises to 8
Cable car accident at Na Uyana Monastery: Death toll rises to 8
The death toll from the cable car accident at the Na Uyana Monastery has risen to eight, after another monk who was receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) succumbed to injuries sustained in the incident. MORE..
Teenage boy dies after being hit by train in Rambukkana
Teenage boy dies after being hit by train in Rambukkana
A 14-year-old boy has been killed after being hit by an express train at the Tismalpola railway station in the Rambukkana police division. MORE..
Vietnam evacuates thousands, shuts airports as Typhoon Bualoi nears
Vietnam evacuates thousands, shuts airports as Typhoon Bualoi nears
Vietnam closed airports and evacuated thousands of people in potentially affected areas on Sunday (Sep 28) as intensifying Typhoon Bualoi barrelled towards the country, days after causing at least 10 deaths and widespread flooding in the Philippines. MORE..
Stampede at Vijay’s Karur rally: Death toll rises to 38
Stampede at Vijay’s Karur rally: Death toll rises to 38
The toll from the stampede at actor Vijay’s public rally in Karur has risen to 38, Tamil Nadu DGP G Venkataraman said on Sunday. MORE..
Trump orders deployment of troops to Portland, ICE facilities
Trump orders deployment of troops to Portland, ICE facilities
U.S. PresidentDonald Trump on Saturday said he was directing the U.S. military to deploy to Portland, Oregon and to protect federal immigration facilities against “domestic terrorists”, saying he was authorizing them to use “full force, if necessary.” MORE..
United Nations arms embargo, other sanctions reimposed on Iran
United Nations arms embargo, other sanctions reimposed on Iran
The United Nations reinstated an arms embargo and other sanctions on Iran on Saturday following a process triggered by key European powers that Tehran has warned will be met with a harsh response. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island
Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today (28), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
30 arrested during special police operation in Maradana
30 arrested during special police operation in Maradana
Police have arrested a total of 30 individuals in a special operation carried out in the Maradana area including Stroke Place, this evening (27). MORE..
Stampede at Indian actor Vijay’s rally in Karur leaves 10 dead
Stampede at Indian actor Vijay’s rally in Karur leaves 10 dead
A stampede at the rally of actor-politician Vijay, in Tamil Nadu’s Karur, has left at least 10 persons dead, NDTV reported, citing officials of a local hospital. The death toll is feared to rise further. MORE..
President Dissanayake attends Sri Lanka Day at ‘EXPO 2025 Osaka’
President Dissanayake attends Sri Lanka Day at ‘EXPO 2025 Osaka’
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to Japan, arrived this morning (27) at the Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan. MORE..
Police officers allegedly tipped off ‘Padme’ on ASP Olugala’s arrival in Indonesia
Police officers allegedly tipped off ‘Padme’ on ASP Olugala’s arrival in Indonesia
It has been revealed that notorious underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ was tipped off by certain police officers regarding the arrival of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala in Indonesia to apprehend him and other criminals including ‘Commando Salintha’. MORE..
President Dissanayake arrives in Japan for three-day visit
President Dissanayake arrives in Japan for three-day visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived this morning (27) at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, commencing his official visit to Japan, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
Public Security Minister reveals plans for new anti-drug campaign
Public Security Minister reveals plans for new anti-drug campaign
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that there is a direct link between organized crime and drugs and that the country’s children have become victims of the latter through its gradual spread. MORE..
| September 27, 2025 7:17 pm
Court sentences Indian fisherman to jail, orders release of four others
Court sentences Indian fisherman to jail, orders release of four others
A Sri Lankan court on Friday ordered the release of four Indian fishermen and sentenced another fisherman, also hailing from Rameswaram, to one year of imprisonment for repeated violation of maritime boundaries. MORE..