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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..
Underworld behind Weligama PS Chairman’s assassination?
Underworld behind Weligama PS Chairman’s assassination?
The assassination of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara earlier today (22) has once again sparked public discourse about underworld criminal activities. MORE..
Kandy-Colombo train services to resume after several days
Kandy-Colombo train services to resume after several days
Several train journeys along the main line, which were temporarily suspended due to a train derailment and adverse weather conditions, will resume operations starting tomorrow (23), the Department of Railways has announced. MORE..
Israel’s parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation
Israel’s parliament gives initial nod to occupied West Bank annexation
A bill applying Israeli law to the occupied West Bank, a move tantamount to annexation of land which Palestinians want for a state, won preliminary approval from Israel’s parliament on Wednesday. MORE..
CID records statement from model Piumi Hansamali regarding ongoing probe
CID records statement from model Piumi Hansamali regarding ongoing probe
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a statement from popular model and actress Piumi Hansamali, for approximately two hours. MORE..
CCD submits report to court on Ishara Sewwandi
CCD submits report to court on Ishara Sewwandi
The Colombo Crimes Division today submitted a report to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court regarding the ongoing investigations into Ishara Sewwandi, who has been identified as a key suspect in the murder of underworld gang leader Ganemulla Sanjeewa. MORE..
Notorious criminal Loku Patty’s associate remanded
Notorious criminal Loku Patty’s associate remanded
A businessman who is accused of handling financial operations of a notorious criminal known as ‘Loku Patty’ has been remanded until October 24, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Pakistan Navy seizes record amount of narcotics worth nearly $1bn in Arabian Sea
Pakistan Navy seizes record amount of narcotics worth nearly $1bn in Arabian Sea
The Pakistan Navy seized a record amount of narcotics worth more than $972 million in the Arabian Sea, the US Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) said. MORE..
Indian capital Delhi air quality remains in very poor category
Indian capital Delhi air quality remains in very poor category
Air quality in the Indian capital on Wednesday continued to remain in a very poor category, the Central Pollution Control Board said. MORE..
Landslide warnings issued for residents of 11 districts extended
Landslide warnings issued for residents of 11 districts extended
Early landslide warnings issued to residents of multiple areas in 11 districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island, have been extended. MORE..
Kelani Valley Line to be extended to Ratnapura?
Kelani Valley Line to be extended to Ratnapura?
The government has decided to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a detailed plan to extend the Kelani Valley Line up to Ratnapura. MORE..
Corruption case against ex-Minister Wimal Weerawansa fixed for hearing
Corruption case against ex-Minister Wimal Weerawansa fixed for hearing
The case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over the alleged illegal acquisition of assets and funds worth nearly Rs. 75 million during his tenure as a Cabinet Minister, has been fixed for hearing by the Colombo High Court. MORE..
Sri Lanka to sign UN Convention against Cybercrimes
Sri Lanka to sign UN Convention against Cybercrimes
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to sign the United Nations Convention against Cybercrimes (UNCC). MORE..
Five train journeys including Colombo-Badulla night mail cancelled
Five train journeys including Colombo-Badulla night mail cancelled
Five train journeys, including the two night mail trains scheduled to run today from Colombo Fort to Badulla and from Badulla to Colombo Fort, have been cancelled, Sri Lanka Railways said. MORE..
Govt to provide schoolchildren and Piriven students with vouchers to purchase shoes
Govt to provide schoolchildren and Piriven students with vouchers to purchase shoes
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to provide vouchers to purchase a pair of shoes to selected schoolchildren, Piriven students and Seela Mathas for the year 2026. MORE..
Gold falls again as rally comes to halt, stock markets mixed
Gold falls again as rally comes to halt, stock markets mixed
Gold and silver sank for a second day on Wednesday (Oct 22), bringing a rally in the precious metals to a juddering halt, while stocks were mixed after United States President Donald Trump remarked that a meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping might not take place. MORE..
Officials instructed to collect data of individuals unable to repay microfinance loans
Officials instructed to collect data of individuals unable to repay microfinance loans
The Sub-Committee appointed by the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment has instructed officials to take steps to collect data on individuals who are unable to repay microfinance loans... MORE..
Piyal Manamperi remanded till October 29
Piyal Manamperi remanded till October 29
Former SLPP Angunukolapelessa Pradeshiya Sabha member Piyal Manamperi who was arrested in connection with the recent recovery of chemicals allegedly used to manufacture ‘Ice’ in Middeniya has been remanded, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Four dead, 9,500 affected in 12 districts due to adverse weather
Four dead, 9,500 affected in 12 districts due to adverse weather
At least four individuals have died in recent days owing to the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country. MORE..