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At least 63 die in Uganda highway crash as two buses collide head-on

A road accident involving two buses on one of Uganda’s busiest highways killed at least 63 people and left others injured, police said on Wednesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 12:09 pm

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 5:14 pm

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 2:39 pm

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 3:47 pm

10-hour water cut in several areas within Colombo District

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 10-hour water cut will be implemented in several areas within the Colombo District tomorrow (23). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 12:28 pm

Kehelbaddara Padme’s illegally acquired assets worth Rs. 50M seized

Illegally acquired assets valued at around Rs. 50 million, allegedly belonging to the notorious underworld figure Padmasiri Perera also known as ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’, have been seized by the Police Illegal Assets Investigation Division. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 12:38 pm

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 4:23 pm

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 3:24 pm

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 3:05 pm

Weligama PS chairman injured in shooting

The Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, has reportedly been injured and hospitalised following a shooting incident, a short while ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 10:46 am

Netflix announces new Kennedy family series starring Michael Fassbender

One of America’s most famous families is getting the Netflix treatment. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 4:47 pm

Putin-Trump summit on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire

A planned summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin was put on hold on Tuesday, as Moscow’s rejection of an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine cast a cloud over attempts at negotiations. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 7:08 am

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 4:55 pm

One dead, 10 injured after bus crashes into tree on Mannar-Medawachchiya road

One person has died and 10 others have been injured and hospitalized in a tragic bus accident that occurred between 35Km Post and 36Km Post on the Mannar-Medawachchiya main road this morning (22). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 1:55 pm

Cabinet approval to hold ‘Sri Lankan Day’ from Dec. 12-14

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved holding the “Sri Lankan Day” from December 12 to 14, 2025 at the Colombo Town Hall grounds, Vihara Maha Devi Park, and adjoining roads. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 2:24 pm

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 5:35 pm

Peru declares 30-day state of emergency in Lima to tackle rising crime

Peru’s President Jose Jeri declared on Tuesday a 30-day state of emergency in the capital Lima and the neighboring province of Callao, saying the move was to battle rising crime. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 8:45 am

Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 20,000 today

The price of gold in Sri Lanka has declined by around Rs. 60,000 in comparison to last Friday (17), while today (22) alone, the price of gold has decreased by around Rs. 20,000. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 10:34 am

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 2:34 pm

Supreme Court annuls medal awarded by Peradeniya University

The decision taken by the administration of the University of Peradeniya to present the “Professor E.O.E. Pereira” gold medal, awarded to the best student of the Faculty of Engineering in 2015... MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 8:24 am

Stolen Louvre jewellery worth €88m, prosecutor says

Jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris in a daring daylight robbery has been valued at 88 million euros (£76m; $102m), a French public prosecutor has said, citing the museum’s curator. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 10:16 am

Train services on up-country line continue to be disrupted

Sri Lanka Railways has announced that train services on the up-country line will continue to be restricted today (22). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 7:37 am

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI releases browser in attempt to rival Google

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered web browser to challenge competitors like Google, which operates Chrome, the most popular browser in the world. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 2:01 pm

Weligama PS chairman dies after being shot inside his office

The Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, also known as ‘Midigama Lasa,’ who was critically injured in a shooting incident this morning, has succumbed to his injuries while being admitted to the hospital, a short while ago. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 11:22 am

Heavy rains, strong winds expected in various parts of the island today

The low-pressure area located near the northern coast of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify further and move west-northwestward and is likely to develop into a Depression over the coastal areas of northern Tamil Nadu and south Andhra Pradesh during this evening (22), the Meteorology Department said. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 6:39 am

Ayurvedic spa owners file petition seeking legalization of treatment centers

The Sri Lanka Spa Owners’ Association has filed a writ petition with the Court of Appeal seeking an order directing the Attorney General to take immediate steps to prepare a bill to legalize and regulate Ayurvedic massage treatment centers. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 9:32 am

CCTV footage of gunmen involved in Weligama PS chairman’s murder

CCTV camera footage showing the gunmen involved in the shooting of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera entering his office and fleeing the premises has been received by Ada Derana. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 1:41 pm

CAA issues gazette announcing maximum retail prices for imported rice

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a gazette notification announcing the maximum retail prices (MRP) for imported rice varieties, effective from October 21, 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 6:51 am

Ukrainian city in total blackout after ‘massive’ Russian assault

The Ukrainian city of Chernihiv is in total blackout following what the authorities describe as a “massive” assault by Russian missiles and drones, with hundreds of thousands of people affected. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 10:18 am

Parliament turns pink in support of breast cancer awareness

Members of Parliament and staff today (22) attended Parliament session dressed in pink or pink shaded attire to support the breast cancer awareness initiative. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 1:51 pm

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 3:29 pm

Four police teams assigned to probe murder of Weligama PS Chairman

Four police teams have been assigned to investigate the murder of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 2:05 pm

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 5:02 pm

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..

(0)Comments | October 22, 2025 5:40 pm

Myanmar military shuts down major cybercrime centre, detains over 2,000 people

Myanmar’s military has shut down a major online scam operation near the border with Thailand, detaining more than 2,000 people and seizing dozens of Starlink satellite internet terminals, state media reported on Monday (Oct 20). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 10:06 am

Train services on main line delayed due to signal failure near Hunupitiya station

Train services along the main line have been delayed due to a signal failure near the Hunupitiya railway station, the Department of Railways stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 9:00 am

Level 2 landslide warnings issued to residents of five districts

Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to residents of multiple areas in five districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 5:40 am

Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in several areas today

The prevailing low-level atmospheric disturbance to the east of the island still persists. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 5:39 am

Met. Dept issues ‘Red’ alert, heavy rainfall above 150 mm likely in many areas

A ‘Red’ alert warning has been issued for heavy rain in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Southern, and Northern provinces, and in the Anuradhapura District, the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 11:12 am

Water levels in several river basin rising – Public urged to remain cautious

Flood warnings issued for residents of low-lying areas of the Maha Oya and Deduru Oya river basins remain in effect, according to the Department of Irrigation. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 9:37 am

Shooting incident reported in Hikkaduwa

A shooting has taken place targeting a house in Mawathagama, Hikkaduwa, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 4:49 am

Donald Trump warns Hamas will be ‘eradicated’ if it violates Gaza truce

US President Donald Trump warned on Monday (Oct 20) that Hamas would be “eradicated” if it breaks the fragile ceasefire with Israel, even as the United Nations and Israeli officials called for restraint after a weekend of renewed violence in Gaza. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 6:15 am

Sanae Takaichi wins historic vote to become Japan’s first female prime minister

Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi was elected prime minister by parliament on Tuesday (21), to become the country’s first female leader. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 10:32 am

Several roads in Galle inundated due to heavy rains

Several roads in the Galle city have been inundated due to the prevailing heavy rainfall, causing severe disruption to transportation. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 8:52 am

Heavy traffic congestion along several roads in Colombo due to rain

Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along several roads in Colombo due to the prevailing heavy rains. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 7:51 am

Subjects and functions of several ministries amended

A gazette notification has been published revising the subjects and functions of several ministries with effect from October 17. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 6:50 am

Amazon’s AWS nears recovery after major outage disrupts apps, services worldwide

Amazon said on Monday (Oct 20) that a cloud computing unit at its data centre in northern Virginia had largely contained fallout from a widespread internet outage that caused global turmoil among thousands of sites, including some of the web’s most popular apps like Snapchat and Reddit. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 21, 2025 6:50 am

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