Health Nipah virus outbreak in India triggers Asia airport screenings
An outbreak of the dangerous Nipah virus in West Bengal, India , has raised alarms in various parts of Asia, leading to stricter airport screening measures.…
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Travel A boat carrying 25 French tourists capsized off the Omani coast, three killed
A boat with 25 French tourists capsized near the coast of Oman, resulting in the deaths of three people, according to the Omani police on Tuesday. The boat was…
Politics Former Minister P. Harrison appears before FCID
P. Harrison, a former Minister, visited the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, October 27, at approximately 8:45 a.m. He was summoned by the…
Crime Woman Police Constable arrested with heroin in Badulla
A Woman Police Constable from the Badulla Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) was arrested by the Ambagasduwa Police for having 4.2 grams of…
Crime Six police officers arrested for assaulting Catholic priest interdicted
Six police officers from the Gampaha Police Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) have been suspended after their arrest for allegedly attacking a Catholic…
Business India-EU “Mother Of All Deals” will boost manufacturing, support services- PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the upcoming free-trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU) will greatly enhance manufacturing and…
Business Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%
US President Donald Trump has declared that he will raise tariffs on imports from South Korea to 25%. He made this announcement after accusing South Korea of…
Politics Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been called to appear at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). She…
Politics Shiranthi Rajapaksa seeks two weeks time to appear before FCID
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was scheduled to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today,…
Crime Sectoral Oversight Committee approves Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection in Sri Lanka has given its approval to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs…
Sports Gunmen storm Mexico football pitch and kill at least 11 people
At least 11 people lost their lives and around 12 others were hurt when gunmen opened fire on a crowd at a football field in Salamanca, central Mexico, on…
Health Specialist warns of growing mental health issues linked to mobile phone addiction
Dr. Senani Wijethunga, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, has raised concerns about the rise of mental health problems among young people due to their heavy…
Weather Katunayake logs today s highest temperature
Today, Katunayake recorded the highest temperature in Sri Lanka at 34.6°C, according to the Department of Meteorology. In contrast, Nuwara Eliya saw the lowest…
Politics Coal tender controversy results in significant daily losses – Patali
Sri Lanka is losing about two gigawatt-hours of electricity each day because of a disputed coal tender, according to former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka.…
Crime Egoda Uyana Police Traffic OIC killed in road accident
The Officer-in-Charge of the Traffic Division at the Egoda Uyana Police Station was killed in a road accident in Moronthuduwa. This tragic event happened this…
Politics Israel says it has retrieved remains of final Gaza hostage
The Israeli military announced that it has recovered the body of the last hostage from Gaza. This development sets the stage for the next step in US President…
Business Sri Lanka s export earnings top US$ 17 billion in 2025
Sri Lanka's export earnings for 2025 have reached US$ 17,252.15 million, surpassing the previous year's figures, according to data from Sri Lanka Customs. The…
Travel 20 injured following accident involving two buses and lorry in Yalkumbura
At least 20 people were hurt in an accident involving two buses and a lorry on the Bibile– Badulla Road in Yalkumbura this afternoon (26), according to police…
Business Central Bank likely to hold rates ahead of IMF review, experts say
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is likely to keep its main interest rate at 7.75% this Wednesday, according to a Reuters poll. This decision comes as an…
Health Concerns raised as Sri Lanka see spike in crime among 16–22-year-olds
Youth crime among those aged 16 to 22 has risen sharply over the last decade, according to Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Tharaka Fernando. He shared…
Politics President to inaugurate programme to restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
The government of Sri Lanka is set to launch a national initiative called “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda” aimed at quickly restoring religious sites that…
Politics Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage s body ends
Israel has announced it will reopen the Rafah crossing with Egypt, which is crucial for the Gaza Strip, but only after the search for the last Israeli…
Travel Immigration officials foil Bangladeshi national s attempt to leave for Spain using forged visa
A Bangladeshi man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to fly to Spain with a fake visa. This incident occurred this morning…
Weather 173 individuals remain missing following Cyclone Ditwah
As of now, 173 people are still missing following the landslides and floods caused by Cyclone Ditwah, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). Out of…