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Over 800 persons on death row in Sri Lanka: Prison Spokesman
Over 800 persons on death row in Sri Lanka: Prison Spokesman
A total of 826 individuals are on death row at present, Commissioner of Prisons and Media Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe stated. MORE..
Wife of ‘Backhoe Saman’ further remanded
Wife of ‘Backhoe Saman’ further remanded
The wife of underworld figure ‘Backhoe Saman’, Shadhika Lakshani, who is currently in remand custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, has been further remanded until October 31 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
India PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually, ruling out Trump meeting
India PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually, ruling out Trump meeting
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, ruling out a possible meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and indicating New Delhi and Washington may not be close to sealing a trade deal. MORE..
3,000 families in 14 districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
3,000 families in 14 districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka
A total of 12,142 individuals from 3,036 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the country, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..
Oil rises 3% as India reconsiders Russian oil amid fresh US sanctions
Oil rises 3% as India reconsiders Russian oil amid fresh US sanctions
Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session, as India buyers started reviewing their Russian oil purchases after the U.S. imposed sanctions on major suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil over the Ukraine war. MORE..
Over 650 acres of government-held land in North and East released to previous owners
Over 650 acres of government-held land in North and East released to previous owners
Around 672 acres of land controlled by the military in the North and East for several years have been released to its previous owners, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) stated. MORE..
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Common curriculum proposed for all preschools from 2027
Common curriculum proposed for all preschools from 2027
A common single curriculum framework will be implemented across all preschools island-wide from 2027, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced. MORE..
Strong winds in New Zealand leave thousands without power, more than 100 flights cancelled
Strong winds in New Zealand leave thousands without power, more than 100 flights cancelled
Strong winds of up to 155km/h (96mph) in New Zealand has left around 90,000 homes without power and forced authorities to cancel more than 100 flights, report local media. MORE..
20 new self-check-in kiosks installed at BIA
20 new self-check-in kiosks installed at BIA
Another 20 self-service check-in kiosks have been installed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to improve efficiency and passenger experience at the airport. MORE..
MPs, staff to be subjected to special inspection ahead Budget speech
MPs, staff to be subjected to special inspection ahead Budget speech
A special security inspection will be conducted at the Parliament complex over three days in November ahead of the 2026 Budget speech, the Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today (23). MORE..
Two killed in separate road accidents in Bandaragama and Polonnaruwa
Two killed in separate road accidents in Bandaragama and Polonnaruwa
A 17-year-old school student was killed in a fatal road accident in Bandaragama last evening (22). MORE..
Louvre Museum Director admits security failures, proposes new measures
Louvre Museum Director admits security failures, proposes new measures
Louvre Museum Director Laurence des Cars on Wednesday admitted failures in the museum’s external surveillance system and announced a series of new security measures. MORE..
One in every four people over the age of 25 may experience stroke - health experts
One in every four people over the age of 25 may experience stroke - health experts
One in every four people over the age of 25 may experience a stroke during their lifetime, health authorities say. MORE..
Probe underway through CCTV footage to identify assassins of Weligama PS Chairman
Probe underway through CCTV footage to identify assassins of Weligama PS Chairman
Investigations have been launched through CCTV footage regarding yesterday’s murder of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, police stated. more..
Special directive issued to magistrates by Judicial Service Commission
Special directive issued to magistrates by Judicial Service Commission
All magistrates have been instructed by the Judicial Service Commission to take necessary steps to remove drug samples weighing less than one kilogram that have accumulated at the Government Analyst’s Department. MORE..
Rail services between Kandy and Colombo resume after disruption due to bad weather
Rail services between Kandy and Colombo resume after disruption due to bad weather
Rail services between Kandy and Colombo that were disrupted since Sunday (19) owing to landslides and a train derailment have resumed this morning (23). MORE..
Man dies after being hit by train in Wellawatte
Man dies after being hit by train in Wellawatte
An individual has died after being hit by a train traveling from Panadura to Puttalam, near the Wellawatte Railway Station, last evening (22). MORE..
U.S. sanctions Russia’s top 2 oil producers to press for ceasefire in Ukraine
U.S. sanctions Russia’s top 2 oil producers to press for ceasefire in Ukraine
US Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, in a bid to pressure Moscow to agree to an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. MORE..
Fallen tree in Katugoda disrupts rail services along Coastal Line
Fallen tree in Katugoda disrupts rail services along Coastal Line
Train operations along the coastal line have been disrupted due to a fallen tree between Katugoda and Galle, the Department of Railways stated. MORE..
UN’s top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza
UN’s top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has said Israel has a legal obligation to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip by the UN and its entities to ensure the basic needs of Palestinian civilians there are met. MORE..
10-hour water cut in several areas of Colombo today
10-hour water cut in several areas of Colombo today
A 10-hour water cut will be in effect in several areas within the Colombo District today (23), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced. MORE..
Heavy showers above 75mm expected in several areas today
Heavy showers above 75mm expected in several areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (23), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..
SpaceX says it has cut Starlink services to Myanmar scam camps
SpaceX says it has cut Starlink services to Myanmar scam camps
Elon Musk’s SpaceX says it has cut Starlink satellite communication links to more than 2,500 devices used by scam compounds in Myanmar. MORE..
New ‘Korean Language Examination Center’ opened
New ‘Korean Language Examination Center’ opened
A new electronic examination center equipped with modern facilities, including smart devices such as tablets, was officially opened today (22) to facilitate Korean language proficiency tests required for employment in South Korea. MORE..
Over 100,000 tourists arrive in October
Over 100,000 tourists arrive in October
The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first 20 days of October stood at 103,491, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced. MORE..