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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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..