Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday. MORE..
- Buddhist monk begins protest fast demanding reinstatement of ex-President Mahinda’s security
- PM Harini on India visit: Looking forward to strengthen cooperation in every sphere
- Approval granted to recruit officers to Bribery Commission on temporary basis
- 10% of Sri Lankans suffer from various mental illnesses – Experts
- Bid to construct airfield facility complex at Ratmalana Airport approved
- Islamic religious observances held to mark TV Derana’s 20th anniversary
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Duo arrested with 12kg of narcotics in Kadawatha
A woman and a man have been arrested while at a house in ‘Pahala Biyanwila’, Kadawatha, along with 12 kilograms of narcotics this evening (8), police said. MORE..
Ensuring all teachers are degree holders is a key goal of the current govt – PM Harini
It is a key goal of the current government to gradually ensure all teachers become degree holders, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Pope Leo tells US bishops to address Trump’s immigration crackdown
Pope Leo told U.S. bishops visiting him at the Vatican on Wednesday that they should firmly address how immigrants are being treated by President Donald Trump’s hardline policies, attendees said, in the latest push by the pontiff on the issue. MORE..
Islamic religious observances held to mark TV Derana’s 20th anniversary
An Islamic religious ceremony was held at the TV Derana head office premises today (8), invoking blessings for the 20th anniversary of ‘TV Derana’. MORE..
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Bid to construct airfield facility complex at Ratmalana Airport approved
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to award the contract to a private to construct an airfield facility complex at the Colombo International Airport in Ratmalana. MORE..
10% of Sri Lankans suffer from various mental illnesses – Experts
Around 10% of the country’s population suffers from various mental illnesses, the Ministry of Health states. MORE..
Approval granted to recruit officers to Bribery Commission on temporary basis
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint appropriate officers among those engaged in the state service, Police service, Audit service and provincial government service as well as in the state corporations on temporary basis to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..
PM Harini on India visit: Looking forward to strengthen cooperation in every sphere
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says she is looking forward to her upcoming visit to India and that she intends to strengthen the long-standing cooperation between the two neighboring nations in every sphere during the visit. MORE..
Buddhist monk begins protest fast demanding reinstatement of ex-President Mahinda’s security
Venerable Rathupaswala Theripaha Siridhamma Thero has commenced a fast today (08) opposite the D.S. Senanayake statue, located near the Carlton House in Tangalle. MORE..
Price of 22-carat gold sovereign hits Rs. 300,000 for the first time
The price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 300,000 for the first time today (08). MORE..
India flags testing lapses at pharma firms after cough syrups deaths
Some Indian pharmaceutical firms failed to follow rules that every batch of medicinal ingredients is tested, the country’s drug regulator said on Wednesday (Oct 8), after deaths in the past month of 17 children linked to toxic cough syrups. MORE..
38 women imprisoned with infants during first 8 months of 2025 - PM Harini
A total of 38 women were imprisoned along with their infants during the first eight months of 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Additional Secretary of Justice Ministry arrested by Bribery Commission granted bail
Former Acting Director General of the Office for Reparations and present Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Sepalika Samankumari, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission on charges of corruption and criminal misappropriation of funds, has been granted bail. MORE..
Speaker endorses certificate on the National Building Research Institute Bill
Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the National Building Research Institute Bill. MORE..
Order on Manusha Nanayakkara’s anticipatory bail application to be announced next week
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (08) announced that the order on the anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara will be delivered on 14 October. MORE..
Ensuring all teachers are degree holders is a key goal of the current govt – PM Harini
It is a key goal of the current government to gradually ensure all teachers become degree holders, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Pope Leo tells US bishops to address Trump’s immigration crackdown
Pope Leo told U.S. bishops visiting him at the Vatican on Wednesday that they should firmly address how immigrants are being treated by President Donald Trump’s hardline policies, attendees said, in the latest push by the pontiff on the issue. MORE..
Islamic religious observances held to mark TV Derana’s 20th anniversary
An Islamic religious ceremony was held at the TV Derana head office premises today (8), invoking blessings for the 20th anniversary of ‘TV Derana’. MORE..
Bid to construct airfield facility complex at Ratmalana Airport approved
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to award the contract to a private to construct an airfield facility complex at the Colombo International Airport in Ratmalana. MORE..
10% of Sri Lankans suffer from various mental illnesses – Experts
Around 10% of the country’s population suffers from various mental illnesses, the Ministry of Health states. MORE..
Approval granted to recruit officers to Bribery Commission on temporary basis
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint appropriate officers among those engaged in the state service, Police service, Audit service and provincial government service as well as in the state corporations on temporary basis to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..
PM Harini on India visit: Looking forward to strengthen cooperation in every sphere
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says she is looking forward to her upcoming visit to India and that she intends to strengthen the long-standing cooperation between the two neighboring nations in every sphere during the visit. MORE..
Buddhist monk begins protest fast demanding reinstatement of ex-President Mahinda’s security
Venerable Rathupaswala Theripaha Siridhamma Thero has commenced a fast today (08) opposite the D.S. Senanayake statue, located near the Carlton House in Tangalle. MORE..
Price of 22-carat gold sovereign hits Rs. 300,000 for the first time
The price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 300,000 for the first time today (08). MORE..
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Technology
Chinese EV giant BYD sees UK sales soar by 880%
Chinese car making giant BYD says the UK has become its biggest market outside China, after its sales there surged by 880% in September compared to a year earlier. MORE..
Bitcoin hits new all-time record high
Bitcoin hits new all-time record high
Bitcoin hit a new record high on Monday as the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market value continued to benefit from strong investor demand. MORE..
French prosecutors probe Apple’s Siri following complaint
French prosecutors probe Apple’s Siri following complaint
French prosecutors said on Monday they are investigating tech giant Apple’s voice assistant Siri after receiving a complaint from a tech researcher accusing the company of illicit data collection. MORE..
Indonesia lifts TikTok licence suspension as app shares data
Indonesia lifts TikTok licence suspension as app shares data
Indonesia has lifted its suspension of TikTok’s local operating licence after the social media platform shared data requested by the government about recent protests, the ministry of communication and digital affairs said. MORE..
Entertainment
“First pay Rs 600 million”: Actress Shilpa Shetty denied permission to travel to Sri Lanka by Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court today denied actress Shilpa Shetty permission to travel to Sri Lanka for a YouTube event, saying she should first pay Rs 600 million in fraud charges before the matter is considered. MORE..
Sri Lankan designer makes history at Paris Fashion Week 2025
Sri Lankan designer makes history at Paris Fashion Week 2025
Sri Lankan designer Chathuri Samaraweera, Founder and Artistic Director of the “ANAYA” Collection, has made history as the first Sri Lankan to present a collection at the Paris Fashion Week 2025. MORE..
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs requests to serve sentence at low-level New Jersey jail
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs requests to serve sentence at low-level New Jersey jail
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers want the hip-hop mogul sent to a low-security federal prison in New Jersey to serve his four-year, two-month prison sentence, telling a judge Monday that the facility’s drug treatment program will help him stay clean. MORE..
Taylor Swift’s new album breaks her own sales records
Taylor Swift’s new album breaks her own sales records
Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has already secured the UK’s biggest opening week of 2025, after selling 304,000 copies since Friday. MORE..
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Sports
Pavithra Fernando elected as new Sri Lanka Rugby President
Former Sri Lanka and Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club captain Pavithra Fernando has been elected as the new President of Sri Lanka Rugby. MORE..
Security concerns overshadow Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy
Israel’s World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy are being overshadowed by security concerns, with the mayor of the northern Italian city of Udine warning about the situation ahead of the match scheduled to be played there next week. MORE..
2025 Lanka Premier League to feature Indian players
The organisers of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has announced that Indian cricketers will feature in the tournament for the first time when its sixth edition begins on December 1. MORE..
Sri Lanka rope in new batting and spin-bowling coaches
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands as the men’s team’s batting coach and spin bowling coach, respectively. The two will replace Thilina Kandamby and Piyal Wijetunge in their respective roles. MORE..
FIFA unveil ‘Trionda’, official ball for 2026 World Cup
FIFA and Adidas have officially unveiled Trionda, the match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The new ball continues the legacy of innovative World Cup designs, combining advanced performance technology with a sleek, modern look. MORE..
