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US government shutdown likely to end this week: White House adviser
US government shutdown likely to end this week: White House adviser
The 20-day United States federal government shutdown is likely to end this week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday (Oct 20). MORE..
Second and third year Agri Faculty students of Ruhuna University directed to vacate the premises
Second and third year Agri Faculty students of Ruhuna University directed to vacate the premises
A clash has erupted between second-year and third-year students of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Ruhuna. MORE..
Three dead, over 100 families affected due to adverse weather
Three dead, over 100 families affected due to adverse weather
Three individuals have died due to disasters caused by the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting various parts of the island, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) stated. MORE..
Three including police constable remanded for sheltering Ishara Sewwandi
Three including police constable remanded for sheltering Ishara Sewwandi
Three individuals, including a police constable, who were arrested for allegedly aiding Ishara Sewwandi, a key suspect in the ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder case, by helping her evade arrest have been remanded. MORE..
Driving License fee at BIA increased from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15,000
Driving License fee at BIA increased from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15,000
The government has decided to increase the fee for obtaining a driving license issued at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15,000. MORE..
Several reservoirs overflowing due to heavy rainfall
Several reservoirs overflowing due to heavy rainfall
Fourteen major tanks across the country are overflowing due to prevailing heavy rainfall, the Department of Irrigation stated. MORE..
Indonesian students stage protest as President Prabowo marks a year in office
Indonesian students stage protest as President Prabowo marks a year in office
Indonesian students protested in Jakarta on Monday as President Prabowo Subianto completed a year in office, two months after violent demonstrations nationwide, with one expert faulting the government on grounds of openness and public participation. MORE..
Excise trade unions strongly opposes statement by Commissioner General
Excise trade unions strongly opposes statement by Commissioner General
Trade unions attached to the Excise Department have expressed strong opposition to a statement made by the Commissioner General of Excise, during a trade union meeting held on Friday (17). MORE..
Landslide warnings issued to residents of nine districts
Landslide warnings issued to residents of nine districts
Early landslide warnings have been issued to residents of multiple areas in nine districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s FDI records 138% increase in first nine months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s FDI records 138% increase in first nine months of 2025
Foreign Direct Investment inflows including foreign commercial loans for investments to BOI-approved enterprises have reached USD 827 million during the period January to September 2025, the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka has announced today. MORE..
More trains from Kandy to Colombo canceled due to landslides and derailment
More trains from Kandy to Colombo canceled due to landslides and derailment
Train operations along the upcountry main railway line continue to be disrupted due to a landslide that caused debris to fall onto the tracks and a train derailment near the Ihalakotte railway station. MORE..
Orionid meteor shower visible in Sri Lanka tonight
Orionid meteor shower visible in Sri Lanka tonight
Sri Lankans will be able to witness the Orionid meteor shower, formed from Halley’s Comet debris, tonight (20) and tomorrow (21), with peak visibility expected before dawn. MORE..
Zelensky ready to join Trump-Putin talks if invited
Zelensky ready to join Trump-Putin talks if invited
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he would be ready to join Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin at a proposed summit in Hungary if he were invited. MORE..
President, FUTA hold talks on pressing issues within university system
President, FUTA hold talks on pressing issues within university system
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and academics of the Federation of University Teachers’ Unions (FUTA) was held this morning (20) at the Presidential Secretariat. MORE..
IGP urges police officers not to misuse their powers
IGP urges police officers not to misuse their powers
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has requested all police officers to exercise the powers granted to them in a manner that upholds the rule of law in the country and serves the well-being of the public, without misusing them. MORE..
US State Department confirms DV-2027 delay and new $1 registration fee
US State Department confirms DV-2027 delay and new $1 registration fee
The US Department of State has confirmed a delay in the opening of registration for the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 program, which typically begins in the first week of October. MORE..
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
An ‘Amber’ weather advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Indian PM celebrates Diwali onboard warship with armed forces
Indian PM celebrates Diwali onboard warship with armed forces
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept up his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with the Indian armed forces and spent the festival of lights with the Navy personnel onboard INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa and Karwar (Karnataka) on Monday. MORE..
Another seven train journeys canceled due to derailment on Main Line
Another seven train journeys canceled due to derailment on Main Line
The Department of Railways has cancelled another seven train journeys today (20), including the night mail train, following a train derailment along the Upcountry Main Railway Line. MORE..
Over 100 families in three districts affected by adverse weather
Over 100 families in three districts affected by adverse weather
More than 100 families in three districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country. MORE..
Sri Lanka showcases economic reform & debt restructuring progress at IMF-World Bank meetings
Sri Lanka showcases economic reform & debt restructuring progress at IMF-World Bank meetings
The Sri Lankan delegation, led by Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), actively participated in a series of high-level bilateral and multilateral meetings during the 2025 World Bank Group/ International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C., during October 13–18, 2025. MORE..
More trains cancelled as restoration work continues after derailment on upcountry line
More trains cancelled as restoration work continues after derailment on upcountry line
The Railway Departments states that the restoration of train services on the upcountry line following yesterday’s derailment, caused by a mound of earth collapsing on the Intercity Express train travelling from Kandy to Colombo Fort near the Ihalakotte Railway Station, may be further delayed. MORE..
Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule
Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule
Centrist Rodrigo Paz won Bolivia’s presidential runoff on Sunday, defeating conservative rival Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, as the country’s worst economic crisis in a generation helped propel the end of nearly two decades of leftist rule. MORE..
03 arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Nikaweratiya
03 arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Nikaweratiya
Three suspects have been arrested for their involvement in the illegal excavations in search of artifacts on private land in the Pinnapolegama area under the Nikaweratiya Police Division. MORE..
GovPay spot fine system launched in Southern Province
GovPay spot fine system launched in Southern Province
The police have announced that online payments of spot fines for traffic violations through GovPay will be rolled out in the Southern Province starting today (20). MORE..