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Ayurvedic spa owners file petition seeking legalization of treatment centers

Ayurvedic spa owners file petition seeking legalization of treatment centers

The Sri Lanka Spa Owners’ Association has filed a writ petition with the Court of Appeal seeking an order directing the Attorney General to take immediate steps to prepare a bill to legalize and regulate Ayurvedic massage treatment centers. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  9:32 am
Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima to tackle rising crime

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima to tackle rising crime

Peru’s President Jose Jeri declared on Tuesday a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and the neighboring province of Callao, saying the move was to battle rising crime. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  8:45 am
Supreme Court annuls medal awarded by Peradeniya University

Supreme Court annuls medal awarded by Peradeniya University

The decision taken by the administration of the University of Peradeniya to present the “Professor E.O.E. Pereira” gold medal, awarded to the best student of the Faculty of Engineering in 2015... MORE..

| October 22, 2025  8:24 am
Train services on up-country line continue to be disrupted

Train services on up-country line continue to be disrupted

Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train services on the up-country line will continue to be restricted today (22). MORE..

| October 22, 2025  7:37 am
Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire

Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire

A planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was put on hold on Tuesday, as Moscow’s rejection of an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine cast a cloud over attempts at negotiations. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  7:08 am
CAA issues gazette announcing maximum retail prices for imported rice

CAA issues gazette announcing maximum retail prices for imported rice

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a gazette notification announcing the maximum retail prices (MRP) for imported rice varieties, effective from October 21, 2025. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  6:51 am
Heavy rains, strong winds expected in various parts of the island today

Heavy rains, strong winds expected in various parts of the island today

The low-pressure area located near the northern coast of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify further and move west-northwestward and is likely to develop into a Depression over the coastal areas of northern Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh during this evening (22), the Meteorology Department said. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  6:39 am
Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Belize

Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Belize

The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Belize have established Diplomatic Relations between the two countries with effect from today (21), upon the signing of the agreement. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  9:50 pm
New drug pricing formula passed in Parliament

New drug pricing formula passed in Parliament

The pricing formula introduced for pharmaceutical drugs was passed in Parliament today (21). MORE..

| October 21, 2025  8:46 pm
Court orders arrest of large-scale drug traffickers ‘Dehi Bale Malli’ and ‘Kalu Malli’

Court orders arrest of large-scale drug traffickers ‘Dehi Bale Malli’ and ‘Kalu Malli’

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the immediate arrest of large-scale drug traffickers Sehan Sathsara alias “Dehi Bale Malli” and his brother Thushan Nethsara alias “Kalu Malli”, who are said to be hiding overseas and operating drug rackets in the country. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  7:23 pm
Former French President Sarkozy starts 5-year prison sentence

Former French President Sarkozy starts 5-year prison sentence

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began a five-year sentence on Tuesday for conspiring to raise campaign funds from Libya, arriving at La Sante prison in Paris in a stunning downfall for a man who led the country between 2007 and 2012. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  7:05 pm
Sri Lanka ranked 7th among best countries for food in the world 2025

Sri Lanka ranked 7th among best countries for food in the world 2025

Sri Lanka has been recognized for its exceptional culinary delights, ranking 7th for the world’s best food in 2025, according to Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  5:05 pm
No decision to remove vehicle pass logos of lawyers and doctors – Minister

No decision to remove vehicle pass logos of lawyers and doctors – Minister

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has not taken any decision to remove the identification badges (vehicle pass logos) displayed on the vehicles of lawyers and doctors. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  4:57 pm
Easter attacks: Court extends injunction on ex-Army Intelligence Officer’s arrest

Easter attacks: Court extends injunction on ex-Army Intelligence Officer’s arrest

The Court of Appeal has extended until November 11 the interim injunction issued preventing the arrest of former Army Intelligence Officer Colonel K. S. Maddumage without consulting the Attorney General, in connection with the investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  3:35 pm
Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs to 2.1% in September

Sri Lanka’s inflation climbs to 2.1% in September

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.1% in September 2025, compared to 1.5% in August 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  3:14 pm
Coconut plantations in Puttalam affected by caterpillar outbreak

Coconut plantations in Puttalam affected by caterpillar outbreak

A large number of coconut plantations have been severely affected by a coconut caterpillar outbreak that is spreading in several plantations in the Puttalam District. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  3:08 pm
Train services on up-country line continue to be disrupted

Train services on up-country line continue to be disrupted

Sri Lanka Railways announced that train services from Colombo on the up-country line will operate only up to Rambukkana, while trains from Badulla will operate only up to Peradeniya until 12 noon tomorrow (22). MORE..

| October 21, 2025  2:51 pm
Ruhuna University students arrested over clash remanded

Ruhuna University students arrested over clash remanded

A group of students of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Ruhuna, arrested following a clash after a cricket match, has been remanded until October 28, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  2:47 pm
36,000 teacher vacancies exist within schools across Sri Lanka – PM

36,000 teacher vacancies exist within schools across Sri Lanka – PM

There are 36,178 teacher vacancies in provincial and national schools across the country at present, the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament today (21). MORE..

| October 21, 2025  2:06 pm
Over 40,000 dengue cases reported so far in 2025: NDCU

Over 40,000 dengue cases reported so far in 2025: NDCU

A total of 40,633 dengue cases have been reported from January 2025 to yesterday (20), according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). MORE..

| October 21, 2025  1:45 pm
150 houses damaged due to prevailing adverse weather: DMC

150 houses damaged due to prevailing adverse weather: DMC

A total of 152 houses have been damaged owing to prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, the Disaster Management Centre stated. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  1:25 pm
Harin Fernando receives new appointment within UNP

Harin Fernando receives new appointment within UNP

The United National Party has decided to create a new senior position within the party with immediate effect. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  12:40 pm
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 5,000 today

Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 5,000 today

The price of gold in Sri Lanka has decreased by around Rs. 5,000 in comparison to Saturday (18), local market data indicates. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  12:09 pm
US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29

US chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies aged 29

US chess grandmaster and online commentator Daniel Naroditsky has died aged 29. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  11:59 am
Parliament to go pink tomorrow

Parliament to go pink tomorrow

Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, today (21) informed all Members of Parliament to wear pink or pink-shaded attire tomorrow (22), in view of the “Global Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in October. MORE..

| October 21, 2025  11:54 am