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Three arrested over murder of Weligama PS Chairman
Three arrested over murder of Weligama PS Chairman
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three individuals today in connection with the recent murder of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekera. MORE..
Trump arrives in Malaysia for ASEAN Summit, thanks PM Ibrahim to end Cambodia-Thailand conflict
Trump arrives in Malaysia for ASEAN Summit, thanks PM Ibrahim to end Cambodia-Thailand conflict
US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Saturday, beginning the first of three stops on the first Asia trip of his second term. MORE..
Over 29,000 people affected as heavy rains continue nationwide
Over 29,000 people affected as heavy rains continue nationwide
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that adverse weather conditions prevailing over the past few days have affected 18 districts across the island. MORE..
Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series
Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was increasing tariffs on Canada by an additional 10% “above what they’re paying now,” as he reacted again to an ad by Canada’s Ontario province, a day after it was aired during the World Series broadcast. 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 or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern and North-Central Provinces and in the Trincomalee and Batticaloa Districts. MORE..
China reports magnitude 5.5 earthquake in province near N. Korea
China reports magnitude 5.5 earthquake in province near N. Korea
China on Saturday reported a magnitude 5.5 earthquake in Jilin, a province that shares a border with North Korea, the official Xinhua news agency reported. MORE..
Police fire at van near checkpoint in Ratmalana, driver arrested
Police fire at van near checkpoint in Ratmalana, driver arrested
Police officers engaged in duties at a routine police checkpoint near the Golumadama Junction in Ratmalana have given chase and opened fire at a vehicle that failed to comply with instruction to stop. MORE..
Sri Lanka men and women storm to 4x100m relay gold in Ranchi
Sri Lanka men and women storm to 4x100m relay gold in Ranchi
Sri Lanka dominated the relays at the 4th South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi, India winning gold in both the Men’s and Women’s 4x100m relay events. MORE..
Gazette issued regarding release of vehicles stuck in customs
Gazette issued regarding release of vehicles stuck in customs
A Gazette notification has been issued stipulating regulations for the release of vehicles held by Sri Lanka Customs. MORE..
Three more medals for Sri Lanka at South Asian Athletics Championships 2025
Three more medals for Sri Lanka at South Asian Athletics Championships 2025
Sri Lankan athletes added three more medals to Sri Lanka’s overall medals tally on day two of the 4th SAAF South Asian Senior Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi on Saturday. MORE..
Thai PM to meet with Trump before signing Cambodia ceasefire deal
Thai PM to meet with Trump before signing Cambodia ceasefire deal
Thailand’s prime minister will travel to Malaysia on Saturday to sign a ceasefire deal with Cambodia and meet with U.S. President Donald Trump, but will cut short his attendance at the ASEAN Summit there due to the death of the Thai Queen Mother Sirikit. MORE..
Baddegama PS deputy chairman hospitalized after attack
Baddegama PS deputy chairman hospitalized after attack
The Deputy Chairman of the Baddegama Pradeshiya Sabha, Saman C. Liyanage, has reportedly been hospitalized following an attack by unidentified assailants. MORE..
Sri Lanka forms panel after Thailand raises concern over health of gifted elephants
Sri Lanka forms panel after Thailand raises concern over health of gifted elephants
Sri Lanka has appointed a committee of veterinarians to examine two elephants gifted by Thailand, following concerns raised by Bangkok over their health condition, officials said on Saturday. MORE..
Private company LTL summoned before COPE committee
Private company LTL summoned before COPE committee
Lanka Transformers Limited (LTL) was summoned before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) yesterday to provide information related to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). MORE..
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SLNS Samudura dispatched to rescue crew of distressed merchant vessel
SLNS Samudura dispatched to rescue crew of distressed merchant vessel
The Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Samudura departed yesterday (24) to rescue the crew of the MV Integrity Star, a merchant vessel that was in distress due to a mechanical malfunction in its main machinery nearly 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Nationwide tsunami mock drill scheduled for Nov. 5 – DMC
Nationwide tsunami mock drill scheduled for Nov. 5 – DMC
The Director General of the Disaster Management Center (DMC), Major General (Retd.) Sampath Kotuwegoda, announced that preparations are underway for a tsunami mock exercise covering the entire island on November 5. MORE..
Minor flood warnings issued for several areas of Kalu Ganga basin
Minor flood warnings issued for several areas of Kalu Ganga basin
The Department of Irrigation has warned that there is a risk of minor flooding in several areas along the Kalu Ganga basin during the next 48 hours. MORE..
15 reservoirs spilling due to heavy rainfall
15 reservoirs spilling due to heavy rainfall
The Irrigation Department reports that about 15 small and large reservoirs are spilling due to the ongoing heavy rainfall. MORE..
Energy Minister orders withdrawal of PSRS Director General appointment letter
Energy Minister orders withdrawal of PSRS Director General appointment letter
The Minister of Energy, Eng. Kumara Jayakody, has directed the immediate withdrawal of a recent letter concerning the appointment of the Director General of the Power Sector Reforms Secretariat (PSRS). MORE..
Kalu Ganga water level rises; Residents urged to be vigilant
Kalu Ganga water level rises; Residents urged to be vigilant
The Department of Irrigation reports that the water levels in several reservoirs across the country have further increased due to the ongoing heavy rainfall. MORE..
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, influential style icon, dies at 93
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, influential style icon, dies at 93
Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who brought glamour and elegance to a postwar revival in the country’s monarchy and who, in later years, would occasionally wade into politics, has died aged 93, the Thai Royal Household Bureau said on Saturday. MORE..
Fire breaks out on ‘Rajarata Rejini’ train
Fire breaks out on ‘Rajarata Rejini’ train
A fire has broken out on the ‘Rajarata Rejini’ train operating from Anuradhapura to Beliatta, the Railway Department reported. MORE..
Trump will meet Xi in South Korea, says White House
Trump will meet Xi in South Korea, says White House
US President Donald Trump will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October on the sidelines of a summit in Asia, the White House has confirmed. 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 or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Northern, and North Central Provinces, and in Galle, Matara, and Trincomalee Districts. MORE..
Chamod and Pasindu win gold, Viknaraj clinches silver at South Asian Athletics Championship
Chamod and Pasindu win gold, Viknaraj clinches silver at South Asian Athletics Championship
Sri Lanka has won two gold medals and a silver at the 4th SAAF South Asian Senior Athletics Championship, which kicked off on Friday (24) at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium in Ranchi, India. MORE..