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Pakistan ‘won the war’ against India, PM Sharif tells UNGA
Pakistan ‘won the war’ against India, PM Sharif tells UNGA
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, highlighting the human rights violations in Kashmir and Palestine and condemning terrorism, reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and dialogue but vowed to resolutely defend the nation against any external aggression or India’s usurpation of water rights. MORE..
Bribery Commission to file indictments against Rajitha Senaratne
Bribery Commission to file indictments against Rajitha Senaratne
The Bribery Commission informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that indictments will be filed before the High Court against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two others,...MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department states that showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western, and Southern provinces, and in Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts. MORE..
58-year-old shot dead in Tissamaharama
58-year-old shot dead in Tissamaharama
A 58-year-old individual has died following a shooting incident reported in the Sandungama area in Tissamaharama this evening (26). MORE..
Dozens of delegates from multiple nations walk out of UN hall as Israeli prime minister prepares to speak
Dozens of delegates from multiple nations walk out of UN hall as Israeli prime minister prepares to speak
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the U.N. General Assembly on Friday that Israel “must finish the job” against Hamas in Gaza, giving a defiant U.N. speech despite growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war in Gaza. MORE..
12 injured in collision involving lorry, van and three-wheeler
12 injured in collision involving lorry, van and three-wheeler
Twelve people were injured following a traffic collision involving a lorry, a van and a three-wheeler collided in the Wewita area on the Bandaragama-Kalutara road. MORE..
Sri Lanka, India ties have reached point of unprecedented excellence: Envoy
Sri Lanka, India ties have reached point of unprecedented excellence: Envoy
The ties between India and Sri Lanka have reached a point of “unprecedented excellence” since the visit of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to India and the following visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka, the island nation’s envoy said on Friday. MORE..
Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges
Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges
A federal grand jury in the US state of Virginia has formally charged former FBI Director James Comey with two offences related to testimony he gave to Congress. MORE..
Update on Na Uyana Monastery cable car tragedy: Full list of victims released
Update on Na Uyana Monastery cable car tragedy: Full list of victims released
The bodies of the Indian and Romanian Buddhist monks who lost their lives in the tragic cable car accident at the Na Uyana Monastery (Nā Uyana Āranya Senāsanaya) in Pansiyagama, Melsiripura, will be repatriated to their respective countries at the request of their families, in coordination with the High Commissioner’s Office. MORE..
Four Wayamba Uni. students remanded over ragging incident
Four Wayamba Uni. students remanded over ragging incident
The Kuliyapitiya Magistrate’s Court today (26) ordered the remand of four third-year students of the Wayamba University who were arrested in connection with the alleged ragging of a second-year student at the same university. MORE..
CEA transactions to be processed via ‘GovPay’ from today
CEA transactions to be processed via ‘GovPay’ from today
The Ministry of Environment has announced that all payment transactions of the Central Environmental Authority’s (CEA) will be facilitated through the digital payment platform ‘GovPay’ with effect from today (26). MORE..
Police obtain 90-day detention order on Sampath Manamperi
Police obtain 90-day detention order on Sampath Manamperi
The Western Province North Crimes Division has informed the Walasmulla Magistrate that Acting Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera has issued a 90-day detention order to further question Sampath Manamperi, said Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Manusha Nanayakkara files anticipatory bail application
Manusha Nanayakkara files anticipatory bail application
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, seeking release on anticipatory bail following possible arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Chinese Ambassador reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with Sri Lanka
Chinese Ambassador reaffirms commitment to strengthening ties with Sri Lanka
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong has reaffirmed China’s longstanding friendship with Sri Lanka, emphasizing that the relationship, which spans over two millennia, continues to remain “deeply rooted and flourishing.” MORE..
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President Anura Kumara departs for official visit to Japan
President Anura Kumara departs for official visit to Japan
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, following the successful conclusion of his visit to the United States to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), has departed for Japan. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s review by UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances in Geneva today
Sri Lanka’s review by UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances in Geneva today
The United Nations (UN) Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED), during its 29th session, will review Sri Lanka’s first periodic report today (September 26) in Geneva, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in Colombo. MORE..
Over 700 suspects arrested in special island-wide police operations
Over 700 suspects arrested in special island-wide police operations
The Sri Lanka Police reported that a total of 717 suspects were arrested yesterday (25), during ongoing crime and drug prevention operations conducted across the country. MORE..
2026 Appropriation Bill presented to Parliament
2026 Appropriation Bill presented to Parliament
The Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 has been presented to Parliament today (26) by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando. MORE..
New vehicle number plates with advanced features to be issued by Nov 15 – Transport Minister
New vehicle number plates with advanced features to be issued by Nov 15 – Transport Minister
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has stated that new vehicle number plates with advanced security features and modern technology will be issued by November 15. MORE..
Co-ops take spotlight in India-Sri Lanka Dialogue in New Delhi
Co-ops take spotlight in India-Sri Lanka Dialogue in New Delhi
India and Sri Lanka have taken a fresh step towards strengthening their cooperative ties with a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Thursday. MORE..
Pre-trial conference fixed for Namal Rajapaksa’s ‘Krrish’ case
Pre-trial conference fixed for Namal Rajapaksa’s ‘Krrish’ case
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, regarding the controversial ‘Krrish’ project, be called for a pre-trial conference on December 18. MORE..
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for the sea areas off extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Matara and Hambantota, and from Puttalam to Kankasanthurai via Mannar. MORE..
Over 500 rounds of ammunition, firearm recovered after questioning ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’
Over 500 rounds of ammunition, firearm recovered after questioning ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’
Further questioning by the Western Province North Crimes Division of the arrested underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’, has led to the recovery of over 500 rounds of T-56 ammunition, four T-56 magazines, a micro pistol, and other items. MORE..
Trump announces 100% tariff on branded or patented pharmaceutical imports from Oct 1
Trump announces 100% tariff on branded or patented pharmaceutical imports from Oct 1
United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday (Sep 25) new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, big-rig trucks, home renovation fixtures and furniture. MORE..
Tree falls on bus in Colombo, causing traffic congestion
Tree falls on bus in Colombo, causing traffic congestion
An accident occurred this morning (26), when a tree fell onto a private passenger bus on Olcott Mawatha in Colombo, near the railway headquarters. MORE..