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Fallen tree in Katugoda disrupts rail services along Coastal Line

Fallen tree in Katugoda disrupts rail services along Coastal Line

Train operations along the coastal line have been disrupted due to a fallen tree between Katugoda and Galle, the Department of Railways stated. MORE..

| October 23, 2025  6:28 am
UN’s top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza

UN’s top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has said Israel has a legal obligation to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip by the UN and its entities to ensure the basic needs of Palestinian civilians there are met. MORE..

| October 23, 2025  6:07 am
10-hour water cut in several areas of Colombo today

10-hour water cut in several areas of Colombo today

A 10-hour water cut will be in effect in several areas within the Colombo District today (23), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced. MORE..

| October 23, 2025  5:44 am
Heavy showers above 75mm expected in several areas today

Heavy showers above 75mm expected in several areas today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (23), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

| October 23, 2025  5:40 am
SpaceX says it has cut Starlink services to Myanmar scam camps

SpaceX says it has cut Starlink services to Myanmar scam camps

Elon Musk’s SpaceX says it has cut Starlink satellite communication links to more than 2,500 devices used by scam compounds in Myanmar. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  9:49 pm
New ‘Korean Language Examination Center’ opened

New ‘Korean Language Examination Center’ opened

A new electronic examination center equipped with modern facilities, including smart devices such as tablets, was officially opened today (22) to facilitate Korean language proficiency tests required for employment in South Korea. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  9:22 pm
Over 100,000 tourists arrive in October

Over 100,000 tourists arrive in October

The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first 20 days of October stood at 103,491, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  8:49 pm
Underworld behind Weligama PS Chairman’s assassination?

Underworld behind Weligama PS Chairman’s assassination?

The assassination of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara earlier today (22) has once again sparked public discourse about underworld criminal activities. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  8:20 pm
Kandy-Colombo train services to resume after several days

Kandy-Colombo train services to resume after several days

Several train journeys along the main line, which were temporarily suspended due to a train derailment and adverse weather conditions, will resume operations starting tomorrow (23), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  7:53 pm
Israel’s parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation

Israel’s parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation

A bill applying Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, a move tantamount to annexation of land which Palestinians want for a state, won preliminary approval from Israel’s parliament on Wednesday. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  7:19 pm
CID records statement from model Piumi Hansamali regarding ongoing probe

CID records statement from model Piumi Hansamali regarding ongoing probe

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a statement from popular model and actress Piumi Hansamali, for approximately two hours. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  6:48 pm
CCD submits report to court on Ishara Sewwandi

CCD submits report to court on Ishara Sewwandi

The Colombo Crimes Division today submitted a report to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court regarding the ongoing investigations into Ishara Sewwandi, who has been identified as a key suspect in the murder of underworld gang leader Ganemulla Sanjeewa. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  6:21 pm
Notorious criminal Loku Patty’s associate remanded

Notorious criminal Loku Patty’s associate remanded

A businessman who is accused of handling financial operations of a notorious criminal known as ‘Loku Patty’ has been remanded until October 24, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  5:56 pm
Pakistan Navy seizes record amount of narcotics worth nearly $1bn in Arabian Sea

Pakistan Navy seizes record amount of narcotics worth nearly $1bn in Arabian Sea

The Pakistan Navy seized a record amount of narcotics worth more than $972 million in the Arabian Sea, the US Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) said. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  5:40 pm
Indian capital Delhi air quality remains in very poor category

Indian capital Delhi air quality remains in very poor category

Air quality in the Indian capital on Wednesday continued to remain in a very poor category, the Central Pollution Control Board said. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  5:35 pm
Landslide warnings issued for residents of 11 districts extended

Landslide warnings issued for residents of 11 districts extended

Early landslide warnings issued to residents of multiple areas in 11 districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island, have been extended. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  5:14 pm
Kelani Valley Line to be extended to Ratnapura?

Kelani Valley Line to be extended to Ratnapura?

The government has decided to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a detailed plan to extend the Kelani Valley Line up to Ratnapura. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  5:02 pm
Corruption case against ex-Minister Wimal Weerawansa fixed for hearing

Corruption case against ex-Minister Wimal Weerawansa fixed for hearing

The case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over the alleged illegal acquisition of assets and funds worth nearly Rs. 75 million during his tenure as a Cabinet Minister, has been fixed for hearing by the Colombo High Court. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  4:55 pm
Sri Lanka to sign UN Convention against Cybercrimes

Sri Lanka to sign UN Convention against Cybercrimes

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to sign the United Nations Convention against Cybercrimes (UNCC). MORE..

| October 22, 2025  4:23 pm
Five train journeys including Colombo-Badulla night mail cancelled

Five train journeys including Colombo-Badulla night mail cancelled

Five train journeys, including the two night mail trains scheduled to run today from Colombo Fort to Badulla and from Badulla to Colombo Fort, have been cancelled, Sri Lanka Railways said. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  3:47 pm
Govt to provide schoolchildren and Piriven students with vouchers to purchase shoes

Govt to provide schoolchildren and Piriven students with vouchers to purchase shoes

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to provide vouchers to purchase a pair of shoes to selected schoolchildren, Piriven students and Seela Mathas for the year 2026. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  3:29 pm
Gold falls again as rally comes to halt, stock markets mixed

Gold falls again as rally comes to halt, stock markets mixed

Gold and silver sank for a second day on Wednesday (Oct 22), bringing a rally in the precious metals to a juddering halt, while stocks were mixed after United States President Donald Trump remarked that a meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping might not take place. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  3:24 pm
Officials instructed to collect data of individuals unable to repay microfinance loans

Officials instructed to collect data of individuals unable to repay microfinance loans

The Sub-Committee appointed by the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment has instructed officials to take steps to collect data on individuals who are unable to repay microfinance loans... MORE..

| October 22, 2025  3:05 pm
Piyal Manamperi remanded till October 29

Piyal Manamperi remanded till October 29

Former SLPP Angunukolapelessa Pradeshiya Sabha member Piyal Manamperi who was arrested in connection with the recent recovery of chemicals allegedly used to manufacture ‘Ice’ in Middeniya has been remanded, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  2:39 pm
Four dead, 9,500 affected in 12 districts due to adverse weather

Four dead, 9,500 affected in 12 districts due to adverse weather

At least four individuals have died in recent days owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country. MORE..

| October 22, 2025  2:34 pm