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‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: CID seeks extension of detention for arrested female lawyer
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: CID seeks extension of detention for arrested female lawyer
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today that it intends to obtain a detention order for a further 90 days for a female lawyer...MORE..
Fire breaks out in transformer at Maradana
Fire breaks out in transformer at Maradana
A fire has reportedly broken out in an electricity transformer located on Jayantha Weerasekara Mawatha in Maradana. MORE..
Former STC Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission
Former STC Chairman arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation (STC), Hussain Ahamed Bhaila, has been arrested by officers of Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
IGP and Speaker agree to provide security to MPs on request
IGP and Speaker agree to provide security to MPs on request
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Speaker of Parliament have agreed to provide security to all Members of Parliament who request for security personnel, MP Jagath Withana stated. MORE..
| October 31, 2025 12:39 pm
Enter Air launches weekly seasonal flights from Poland to Sri Lanka
Enter Air launches weekly seasonal flights from Poland to Sri Lanka
With the arrival of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, two planes carrying tourists from Poland arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning (31), marking their inaugural flights. MORE..
Rural road development in Sri Lanka backed by USD 90M ADB loan
Rural road development in Sri Lanka backed by USD 90M ADB loan
The Government of Sri Lanka has successfully concluded discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a loan amounting to USD 90 million under the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad 2) – Tranche 5. MORE..
Payments via ‘GovPay’ surpass Rs. 750 million
Payments via ‘GovPay’ surpass Rs. 750 million
GovPay, a secure and user-friendly online platform designed to facilitate digital payments for Sri Lanka’s government services, has successfully processed over Rs. 750 million in transactions, the Ministry of Digital Economy stated. MORE..
Wellawaya Magistrate suspended from duties
Wellawaya Magistrate suspended from duties
Wellawaya Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake has been suspended from his duties. MORE..
Sri Lanka confirms tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation
Sri Lanka confirms tourists not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation
Tourists travelling to Sri Lanka are not required to obtain Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to their arrival in the island nation, the authorities said. MORE..
Ex-President Mahinda’s Chief Security Officer granted bail
Ex-President Mahinda’s Chief Security Officer granted bail
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of Neville Wanniarachchi, Chief Security Officer to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was arrested and remanded by the Bribery Commission on suspicion of illegally acquiring assets and properties worth Rs. 28 million. MORE..
IGP arrives at parliament to discuss MPs’ security
IGP arrives at parliament to discuss MPs’ security
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasuriya, has arrived at Parliament this morning (31) to discuss the security concerns for Members of Parliament. MORE..
| October 31, 2025 11:03 am
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família becomes world’s tallest church
Barcelona’s Sagrada Família becomes world’s tallest church
The Sagrada Família has become the tallest church in the world, after workers placed the first part of a cross at the top of its central tower. MORE..
4 fishermen rescued after 13 days at sea brought to Hambantota Port
4 fishermen rescued after 13 days at sea brought to Hambantota Port
The four fishermen who were rescued after being stranded at sea for 13 days after setting out to sea from Dondra were brought back to the Hambantota Port by the Sri Lanka Navy at around 5 a.m. today (31). MORE..
Trump sets refugee ceiling at record-low 7,500 with focus on white South Africans
Trump sets refugee ceiling at record-low 7,500 with focus on white South Africans
U.S. President Donald Trump set the refugee admissions ceiling at 7,500 for fiscal year 2026, the lowest cap on record, a White House document published on Thursday said, part of a broader effort to reshape refugee policies in the U.S. and worldwide. MORE..
Two firearm magazines found in Jaffna Uni. premises
Two firearm magazines found in Jaffna Uni. premises
Two firearm magazines have been discovered within the premises of the University of Jaffna. MORE..
3 close associates of ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ arrested with ‘Ice’ worth over Rs. 35 mln
3 close associates of ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ arrested with ‘Ice’ worth over Rs. 35 mln
More information has emerged regarding the seizure of the narcotic substance ‘Ice’ valued at around Rs. 35 million in the Palliyawatta area of the Wattala Police Division. MORE..
Sri Lanka Customs revenue surpasses Rs. 2 trillion mark in 2025
Sri Lanka Customs revenue surpasses Rs. 2 trillion mark in 2025
Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed the Rs. 2 trillion (Rs. 2,000 billion) mark in tax revenue collection for the year, as of last evening (30). MORE..
Xi to meet Canadian, Japanese leaders after Trump trade truce
Xi to meet Canadian, Japanese leaders after Trump trade truce
China’s Xi Jinping will take centre stage at an annual gathering of Pacific Rim leaders in South Korea on Friday, holding talks with Canadian, Japanese and Thai counterparts after securing a fragile trade truce with U.S. President Donald Trump. MORE..
Suspect arrested over shooting during party in Panadura
Suspect arrested over shooting during party in Panadura
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting in which one person was killed and another was injured when two unidentified gunmen who arrived on a motorcycle opened fire with a T56 firearm during a party in the Malamulla area, within the Hirana Police Division. MORE..
King Charles strips brother Andrew of titles and his mansion
King Charles strips brother Andrew of titles and his mansion
Britain’s King Charles has stripped his younger brother Andrew of his title of prince and forced him out of his Windsor home, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday, seeking to distance the royals from him over his links to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. MORE..
GMOA temporarily calls off island-wide strike
GMOA temporarily calls off island-wide strike
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has temporarily called off the island-wide strike that was scheduled to commence at 8.00 a.m. today (31). MORE..
Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today
Mainly fair weather expected to prevail today
Mainly fair weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (31), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
Israel carries out deadly incursion in south Lebanon
Israel carries out deadly incursion in south Lebanon
The Israeli military on Thursday (Oct 30) carried out a deadly raid in southern Lebanon, prompting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to order the army to confront such incursions. MORE..
Five Excise Officers arrested by CID
Five Excise Officers arrested by CID
Five officers of the Narcotics Unit of the Excise Department have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). MORE..
Chinese envoy on how expanding RMB cooperation can help Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
Chinese envoy on how expanding RMB cooperation can help Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
At a critical period for Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and structural adjustment, expanding cooperation with China’s renminbi (RMB) will undoubtedly inject fresh momentum into trade facilitation, investment attraction and financial system modernization, says Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong. MORE..