President Dissanayake arrives in Japan for three-day visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived this morning (27) at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, commencing his official visit to Japan, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). MORE..
- President Dissanayake meets US Chamber’s SVP Atul Keshap
- Court sentences Indian fisherman to jail, orders release of four others
- Public Security Minister reveals plans for new anti-drug campaign
- President Dissanayake arrives in Japan for three-day visit
- Police officers allegedly tipped off ‘Padme’ on ASP Olugala’s arrival in Indonesia
- President Dissanayake attends Sri Lanka Day at ‘EXPO 2025 Osaka’
- Stampede at Indian actor Vijay’s rally in Karur leaves 10 dead
- 30 arrested during special police operation in Maradana
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30 arrested during special police operation in Maradana
Police have arrested a total of 30 individuals in a special operation carried out in the Maradana area including Stroke Place, this evening (27). MORE..
Stampede at Indian actor Vijay’s rally in Karur leaves 10 dead
A stampede at the rally of actor-politician Vijay, in Tamil Nadu’s Karur, has left at least 10 persons dead, NDTV reported, citing officials of a local hospital. The death toll is feared to rise further. MORE..
President Dissanayake attends Sri Lanka Day at ‘EXPO 2025 Osaka’
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to Japan, arrived this morning (27) at the Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan. MORE..
Police officers allegedly tipped off ‘Padme’ on ASP Olugala’s arrival in Indonesia
It has been revealed that notorious underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ was tipped off by certain police officers regarding the arrival of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala in Indonesia to apprehend him and other criminals including ‘Commando Salintha’. MORE..
Public Security Minister reveals plans for new anti-drug campaign
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that there is a direct link between organized crime and drugs and that the country’s children have become victims of the latter through its gradual spread. MORE..
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Court sentences Indian fisherman to jail, orders release of four others
A Sri Lankan court on Friday ordered the release of four Indian fishermen and sentenced another fisherman, also hailing from Rameswaram, to one year of imprisonment for repeated violation of maritime boundaries. MORE..
President Dissanayake meets US Chamber’s SVP Atul Keshap
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met and held discussions with Mr Atul Keshap, Senior Vice President (South Asia) of the US Chamber of Commerce, during his official visit to the United States to participate in the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. MORE..
At least 100 feared dead in northwest Nigeria gold mine collapse
At least 100 people are feared dead following the collapse of a gold mining pit in Nigeria’s Zamfara State, survivors and residents said on Friday. MORE..
Provincial program launched to educate govt officials on digitalization & AI
The first provincial program in a series designed to sensitize government executives on the government’s digitalization initiatives and the use of AI technology at the provincial level was held yesterday (26) at the Kandy District Secretariat. MORE..
South Korea has asked Trump to be ‘peacemaker’ with North Korea: FM Hyun
South Korea’s president has asked President Donald Trump to become a peacemaker and use his leadership to get North Korea to talks to reduce military tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the South’s top diplomat said Friday. MORE..
Final rites commence for monks killed in Na Uyana Monastery cable car accident
The final rites for the Buddhist monks who lost their lives in the tragic cable car accident at Na Uyana Monastery in Melsiripura have commenced at the Pansiyagama Cemetery. MORE..
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Inefficient appliances a major cause of energy loss, warns SLSEA
The Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) has stated that a significant portion of energy loss in the country is caused by inefficient electrical appliances, particularly refrigerators that are over 10 years old. MORE..
IRD reminds taxpayers to settle final income tax payments
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has notified all taxpayers to make their final income tax payments for the 2024/2025 assessment year on or before September 30. MORE..
Advisory issued for multi-day boats in Bay of Bengal deep sea areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for multi-day boats operating in the deep sea areas of the Bay of Bengal. MORE..
President Anura Kumara attends dinner reception hosted by Donald Trump
President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, attended a special dinner reception hosted by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, on September 23 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel. MORE..
Stampede at Indian actor Vijay’s rally in Karur leaves 10 dead
A stampede at the rally of actor-politician Vijay, in Tamil Nadu’s Karur, has left at least 10 persons dead, NDTV reported, citing officials of a local hospital. The death toll is feared to rise further. MORE..
President Dissanayake attends Sri Lanka Day at ‘EXPO 2025 Osaka’
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to Japan, arrived this morning (27) at the Kansai International Airport in Osaka, Japan. MORE..
Police officers allegedly tipped off ‘Padme’ on ASP Olugala’s arrival in Indonesia
It has been revealed that notorious underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ was tipped off by certain police officers regarding the arrival of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala in Indonesia to apprehend him and other criminals including ‘Commando Salintha’. MORE..
Public Security Minister reveals plans for new anti-drug campaign
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says that there is a direct link between organized crime and drugs and that the country’s children have become victims of the latter through its gradual spread. MORE..
Court sentences Indian fisherman to jail, orders release of four others
A Sri Lankan court on Friday ordered the release of four Indian fishermen and sentenced another fisherman, also hailing from Rameswaram, to one year of imprisonment for repeated violation of maritime boundaries. MORE..
President Dissanayake meets US Chamber’s SVP Atul Keshap
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met and held discussions with Mr Atul Keshap, Senior Vice President (South Asia) of the US Chamber of Commerce, during his official visit to the United States to participate in the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. MORE..
At least 100 feared dead in northwest Nigeria gold mine collapse
At least 100 people are feared dead following the collapse of a gold mining pit in Nigeria’s Zamfara State, survivors and residents said on Friday. MORE..
Provincial program launched to educate govt officials on digitalization & AI
The first provincial program in a series designed to sensitize government executives on the government’s digitalization initiatives and the use of AI technology at the provincial level was held yesterday (26) at the Kandy District Secretariat. MORE..
South Korea has asked Trump to be ‘peacemaker’ with North Korea: FM Hyun
South Korea’s president has asked President Donald Trump to become a peacemaker and use his leadership to get North Korea to talks to reduce military tensions on the Korean Peninsula, the South’s top diplomat said Friday. MORE..
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Technology
Meta activates Facebook ‘teen accounts’ worldwide
Meta said on Thursday (Sep 25) it was activating so-called “teen accounts” with added protections for adolescent Facebook and Messenger users worldwide, months after the feature was rolled out in major English-speaking countries. MORE..
Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale ready and values it at US$14 billion
Trump signs order declaring TikTok sale ready and values it at US$14 billion
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday (Sep 25) declaring that his plan to sell Chinese-owned TikTok’s US operations to the US and global investors will address the national security requirements in a 2024 law. MORE..
Australia’s social media ban for teens draws praise at UN
Australia’s social media ban for teens draws praise at UN
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promoted his government’s world-first teen social media ban at an event in New York, warning the challenges posed by social media for children was “constantly evolving”. MORE..
Meta CEO Zuckerberg says Instagram has grown to 3 billion monthly active users
Meta CEO Zuckerberg says Instagram has grown to 3 billion monthly active users
Meta Platforms’ Instagram has grown to 3 billion Monthly Active Users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Wednesday, marking another milestone for one of the most popular social media apps in the world. MORE..
Entertainment
Jimmy Kimmel defends free speech as he returns to late-night television from suspension
Jimmy Kimmel returned to U.S. late-night television on Tuesday defending political satire against Trump administration “bullying”, six days after his on-air remarks about the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk led Walt Disney to suspend his show. MORE..
Shah Rukh Khan wins first National Film Award for Best Actor after 3 decades
Shah Rukh Khan wins first National Film Award for Best Actor after 3 decades
After over 30 years in the film industry, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) finally received his first National Film Award for Best Actor. MORE..
Jimmy Kimmel show to return after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel show to return after suspension over Charlie Kirk comments
US comedian Jimmy Kimmel will return to his late-night talk show on Tuesday after he was suspended for making jokes relating to the death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. MORE..
Indian Court dismisses Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea in money laundering case
Indian Court dismisses Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea in money laundering case
The Supreme Court of India on Monday refused to interfere with a Delhi High Court order dismissing actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea to quash ECIR (equivalent to FIR) in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. MORE..
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UK
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Europe
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Switzerland
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Canada
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Australia
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Qatar
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Sports
Suryakumar Yadav fined by ICC over ‘Pahalgam’ comments at Asia Cup 2025, India appeal verdict: Report
Indian cricket team skipper Suryakumar Yadav has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee for his ‘Pahalgam tribute’ comments made during the Asia Cup 2025 group stage match against Pakistan on September 14, according to a report by news agency PTI. MORE..
Asia Cup: India beat Sri Lanka in a Super-Over thriller
Opener Pathum Nissanka’s magnificent hundred went in vain as India defeated Sri Lanka via a Super Over in their inconsequential Super 4s match of the Asia Cup in Dubai on Friday. MORE..
Asia Cup 2025: Pathum Nissanka hits maiden T20I hundred
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka scored his maiden century in T20 Internationals during the clash against India in their final Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 on Friday. MORE..
Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka opt to field against India
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka wins the toss and opts to field first against India in their final Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday. MORE..
Former Barcelona midfielder Busquets to retire at end of MLS season
Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets will retire from football at the end of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season, his club Inter Miami said on Thursday. MORE..
