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New info uncovered regarding van driver arrested for driving without obeying police orders in Ratmalana
New info uncovered regarding van driver arrested for driving without obeying police orders in Ratmalana
Police have uncovered several information regarding the driver of the van who was arrested yesterday (25) in Ratmalana for driving without obeying police orders. MORE..
Rumesh Tharanga claims gold in Men’s javelin throw at South Asian Athletics C’ships
Rumesh Tharanga claims gold in Men’s javelin throw at South Asian Athletics C’ships
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga claimed the gold medal in the Men’s javelin throw event at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi, Ranchi. MORE..
South Asian Athletics C’ships: Dasuni Kaushalya wins gold in Women’s 400m Hurdles in Ranchi
South Asian Athletics C’ships: Dasuni Kaushalya wins gold in Women’s 400m Hurdles in Ranchi
Sri Lanka’s Dasuni Kaushalya won the gold medal in the Women’s 400m Hurdles event at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi, Ranchi.
Saudi national arrested over alleged assault on flight attendants
Saudi national arrested over alleged assault on flight attendants
A Saudi Arabian national has been arrested by the Katunayake Airport Police in connection with an incident in which two SriLankan Airlines flight attendants were assaulted onboard an aircraft. MORE..
Israeli military says it conducted ‘targeted strike’ in central Gaza
Israeli military says it conducted ‘targeted strike’ in central Gaza
Israeli forces carried out a “targeted strike” on an individual in central Gaza who was planning to attack Israeli troops, Israel’s military said on Saturday (Oct 25). MORE..
Navy rescues crew from distressed Merchant Vessel MV Integrity Star
Navy rescues crew from distressed Merchant Vessel MV Integrity Star
The crew of the Merchant Vessel MV Integrity Star which was in distress due to the failure in the main engines approximately 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka have been rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy. MORE..
Over 30,000 in 18 districts affected by adverse weather
Over 30,000 in 18 districts affected by adverse weather
A total of 31,623 individuals from 7,944 families in 18 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. MORE..
Indian visitors continue to dominate tourist arrival figures
Indian visitors continue to dominate tourist arrival figures
A total of 35,090 Indian nationals have arrived in the country thus far in the month of October, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. MORE..
Another individual linked to Weligama PS Chairman’s murder arrested
Another individual linked to Weligama PS Chairman’s murder arrested
Another individual who allegedly aided and abetted in the killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, has been arrested in Galle, police stated. MORE..
Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre, French media report
Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre, French media report
Two arrested over theft of precious jewels from Louvre museum in Paris, French media say. MORE..
India–Sri Lanka ferry service temporarily suspended
India–Sri Lanka ferry service temporarily suspended
The international ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai, Sri Lanka, has been suspended with the onset of the northeast monsoon. Operations will resume in December. MORE..
India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve
India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve
India and China resume direct flights on Sunday (Oct 26) after a five-year suspension, a move important both for trade and a symbolic step as Asia’s giants cautiously rebuild relations. MORE..
Nearly 28,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation
Nearly 28,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation
A total of 743 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (25). MORE..
Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect in Weligama PS Chairman’s murder
Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect in Weligama PS Chairman’s murder
Sri Lanka Police are seeking public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekera. MORE..
Cache of ammunition found in Kanadara Oya
Cache of ammunition found in Kanadara Oya
Police have recovered a stock of live ammunition used in T-56 assault rifles, along with two magazines, from the Wahamalgollewa area in Medawachchiya. MORE..
Thai, Cambodia leaders sign expanded ceasefire deal with Trump present
Thai, Cambodia leaders sign expanded ceasefire deal with Trump present
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an enhanced ceasefire deal on Sunday in the presence of U.S. President Donald Trump, who intervened in July to bring an end to their deadly five-day border conflict. MORE..
Sri Lanka leads South Asia in AI job growth, ranks second in ChatGPT usage: World Bank
Sri Lanka leads South Asia in AI job growth, ranks second in ChatGPT usage: World Bank
Sri Lanka has emerged as one of South Asia’s most AI-exposed economies, with strong growth in artificial intelligence–related jobs but also mounting risks of job displacement, according to the World Bank’s South Asia Development Update: Jobs, AI, and Trade (October 2025). MORE..
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..