Namal, Karnataka CM hold talks to explore opportunities for Indo-Sri Lanka collaboration
Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), had a meeting today (28) with Siddaramaiah, the Chief Minister of K...
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Former Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake arrives at Fort Magistrate s Court
Saman Ekanayake, the former Secretary to the President, was seen at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, according to a report from Ada Derana. He a...
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Gold vaults past $5,200 to record high
Gold prices climbed over $5,200 an ounce on Wednesday, reaching a new all-time high. This increase is part of a significant rise in prices as more peo...
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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar killed in plane crash in Pune
Ajit Pawar, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and leader of the NCP, tragically lost his life in a plane crash this morning. He was traveling f...
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Trinco Buddha statue incident- Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others brought to court
Ten individuals, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and several other monks, have appeared in court related to the incident involving a Buddh...
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Price of 24-carat gold sovereign crosses Rs. 400,000 in Sri Lanka
The cost of gold in Sri Lanka has surged due to a steady rise in global prices. On Monday, gold prices hit a record high of over US$ 5,100 as investor...
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Case against ex-President Ranil to be reconsidered today
Today, on the 28th, the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court will reevaluate the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. This case, filed und...
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Storm Chandra brings heavy rain, flooding and travel disruption to UK
Storm Chandra has brought heavy rain and strong winds to many areas in the UK. This is the third named storm of the year, leading to road closures and...
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Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 220,000
In 2026, Sri Lanka has welcomed 223,645 tourists, according to the latest figures from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Among thes...
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Four persons killed in separate road accidents
Four people, including three women, lost their lives in four different road accidents yesterday, according to police reports. These incidents took pla...
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Nearly 2 million military casualties in Ukraine war- Report
Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine has led to nearly two million military casualties, including those killed, wounded, or missing, as reported in a ...
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Young woman beaten to death following domestic dispute in Angulana
A 24-year-old woman lost her life after she was reportedly attacked by her extramarital partner during a disagreement. This incident took place yester...
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Pakistan PM s special assistant begins three-day visit to Sri Lanka
Haroon Akhtar Khan, who is the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Pakistan for Industries and Production, has landed in Sri Lanka for a three-...
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Donald Trump says “Cuba will be failing pretty soon”
US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that "Cuba will be failing pretty soon." He mentioned that Venezuela, which used to be Cuba's main supplie...
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Nearly 800 individuals arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Almost 800 people were arrested on October 27 as part of the “Nation United – National Drive” campaign in Sri Lanka, which aims to fight against...
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SOC requests quality reports on imported coal consignments in 3 vessels
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has examined issues related to coal imported into Sri Lanka, focusi...
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Govt allocated additional Rs. 220 bln to facilitate public sector salary increase – Minister
The Sri Lankan government has decided to allocate an extra Rs. 220 billion in 2026 to support salary increases for doctors and all public service empl...
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Myanmar steps up Nipah virus monitoring, issues travel health advisory
Myanmar's Ministry of Health has increased its monitoring of the Nipah virus and provided health guidance for travelers, even though there have been n...
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Individual injured in shooting reported in Ambalangoda
A shooting has taken place in Ambalangoda, according to police reports. One person was hurt in the incident, which happened close to a preschool in Ts...
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Some members of drug trafficking networks willing to surrender – Dy Minister Watagala
Some people connected to drug trafficking networks are ready to turn themselves in, according to Sunil Watagala, the Deputy Minister of Public Securit...
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28-year-old man dies in Ambalangoda shooting
A 28-year-old man has lost his life after being shot at a private party in Tsunamiwatta, Ambalangoda, according to police reports. The man was injured...
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Probe on release of 323 containers from Colombo Port without inspection to conclude within three months
The Select Committee of Parliament, tasked with investigating the release of 323 containers from Colombo Port without required inspections, will meet ...
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China cancels flights on 49 routes to Japan amid renewed travel warnings
China has stopped all flights on 49 routes to Japan as it renewed travel warnings. The Chinese foreign ministry advised its citizens to stay away from...
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