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Louvre Museum Director admits security failures, proposes new measures

Louvre Museum Director Laurence des Cars on Wednesday admitted failures in the museum’s external surveillance system and announced a series of new security measures. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 9:09 am

Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 10,000 today

The price of gold in Sri Lanka has declined by around Rs. 77,000 in comparison to last week , while today (23) alone, the price of gold has decreased by around Rs. 10,000. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 3:37 pm

Weligama PS Chairman’s Murder: Suspects to be arrested within the next two to three days - Minister

Individuals involved in the assassination of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Lasantha Wickramasekara are expected to be arrested within the next two to three days, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 2:12 pm

Apple may be forced to allow rival app stores in UK

Apple may have to allow rivals to operate their own app stores on iPhones in the UK, after a ruling from the competition regulator. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 7:53 am

Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Achintha wins gold at Asian Youth Games 2025

Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Achintha delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, securing the gold medal in the Boys’ 1500m event on Thursday. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 10:38 pm

King Charles and Pope Leo pray together in a 500-year first

Britain’s King Charles and Pope Leo prayed together in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Thursday, in the first joint worship including an English monarch and a Catholic pontiff since King Henry VIII broke away from Rome in 1534. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 9:19 pm

Over 800 persons on death row in Sri Lanka: Prison Spokesman

A total of 826 individuals are on death row at present, Commissioner of Prisons and Media Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 1:43 pm

Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas

An ‘Amber’ weather advisory has been issued for strong winds and rough seas by the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 2:55 pm

King Charles commences historic state visit to the Vatican

King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Rome at the start of a historic state visit to the Vatican, where they will meet Pope Leo in a symbolic display of unity between the Church of England and the Catholic Church. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 3:03 pm

10-hour water cut in several areas of Colombo today

A 10-hour water cut will be in effect in several areas within the Colombo District today (23), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 5:44 am

Probe underway through CCTV footage to identify assassins of Weligama PS Chairman

Investigations have been launched through CCTV footage regarding yesterday’s murder of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, police stated. more..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 7:46 am

3,000 families in 14 districts affected by adverse weather across Sri Lanka

A total of 12,142 individuals from 3,036 families have been affected by the adverse weather conditions prevailing in the country, according to the Disaster Management Center (DMC). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 12:20 pm

Strong winds in New Zealand leave thousands without power, more than 100 flights cancelled

Strong winds of up to 155km/h (96mph) in New Zealand has left around 90,000 homes without power and forced authorities to cancel more than 100 flights, report local media. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 10:55 am

Oil rises 3% as India reconsiders Russian oil amid fresh US sanctions

Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session, as India buyers started reviewing their Russian oil purchases after the U.S. imposed sanctions on major suppliers Rosneft and Lukoil over the Ukraine war. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 12:07 pm

Special directive issued to magistrates by Judicial Service Commission

All magistrates have been instructed by the Judicial Service Commission to take necessary steps to remove drug samples weighing less than one kilogram that have accumulated at the Government Analyst’s Department. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 7:40 am

Man dies after being hit by train in Wellawatte

An individual has died after being hit by a train traveling from Panadura to Puttalam, near the Wellawatte Railway Station, last evening (22). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 6:58 am

Wife of ‘Backhoe Saman’ further remanded

The wife of underworld figure ‘Backhoe Saman’, Shadhika Lakshani, who is currently in remand custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, has been further remanded until October 31 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 1:09 pm

Common curriculum proposed for all preschools from 2027

A common single curriculum framework will be implemented across all preschools island-wide from 2027, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 11:25 am

Rail services between Kandy and Colombo resume after disruption due to bad weather

Rail services between Kandy and Colombo that were disrupted since Sunday (19) owing to landslides and a train derailment have resumed this morning (23). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 7:17 am

White House East Wing will be torn down fully to make way for Trump ballroom

The full East Wing of the White House will be torn down to make way for President Donald Trump’s new ballroom, contradicting the former New York real estate magnate’s pledge that the project would not interfere with the existing U.S. landmark. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 4:24 pm

Alibaba launches AI chatbot service in renewed consumer push

Alibaba launched a new AI chatbot assistant service on Thursday, refreshing its push into a consumer-facing space that is dominated by ByteDance and Tencent. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 12:57 pm

Undertaking not to take ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ out of CID extended

The Court of Appeal has ordered today (23) the extension of the undertaking given not to take ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’, who is in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department, out of the CID until December 02. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 6:39 pm

Bill Gates to make Indian TV debut on ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2’

Earlier today, reports circulated online stating that Smriti Irani’s Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2 is set to achieve another milestone. Businessman and philanthropist Bill Gates is scheduled to appear in the ongoing limited series via video call, with his storyline spanning three episodes. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 5:01 pm

Over 650 acres of government-held land in North and East released to previous owners

Around 672 acres of land controlled by the military in the North and East for several years have been released to its previous owners, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 11:40 am

India PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually, ruling out Trump meeting

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, ruling out a possible meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and indicating New Delhi and Washington may not be close to sealing a trade deal. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 12:53 pm

Sri Lanka’s export earnings surge to nearly USD 13B in first 9 months of 2025

Sri Lanka’s export sector has demonstrated resilience and steady growth during the first nine months of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 12,986.52 million, the Export Development Board (EDB) stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 2:40 pm

High-level meeting held to strengthen security measures at BIA

A high-level meeting was held at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake today (23) jointly chaired by the Deputy Minister of Ports and Aviation, Janith Ruwan Kodituwakku, and the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 7:15 pm

National awards ceremony for excellence in agricultural research held under President’s patronage

The National Awards Ceremony for Excellence in Agricultural Research for the years 2023 and 2025 was held this afternoon (23) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 7:31 pm

Two killed in separate road accidents in Bandaragama and Polonnaruwa

A 17-year-old school student was killed in a fatal road accident in Bandaragama last evening (22). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 9:29 am

Private company manager posing as Bribery Commission officer arrested

A Manager of a private company in Polonnaruwa has been arrested for allegedly impersonating an officer attached to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 3:43 pm

MPs, staff to be subjected to special inspection ahead Budget speech

A special security inspection will be conducted at the Parliament complex over three days in November ahead of the 2026 Budget speech, the Speaker of House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today (23). MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 9:59 am

Fallen tree in Katugoda disrupts rail services along Coastal Line

Train operations along the coastal line have been disrupted due to a fallen tree between Katugoda and Galle, the Department of Railways stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 6:28 am

20 new self-check-in kiosks installed at BIA

Another 20 self-service check-in kiosks have been installed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to improve efficiency and passenger experience at the airport. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 10:29 am

UN’s top court says Israel obliged to allow UN aid into Gaza

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has said Israel has a legal obligation to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip by the UN and its entities to ensure the basic needs of Palestinian civilians there are met. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 6:07 am

U.S. sanctions Russia’s top 2 oil producers to press for ceasefire in Ukraine

US Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, in a bid to pressure Moscow to agree to an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 6:46 am

Mexico flood death toll rises to 78 as recovery efforts continue

The death toll from devastating floods that struck Mexico earlier this month has increased to 78, with rescue teams continuing search operations for missing individuals. The severe weather affected five states, displacing thousands and causing extensive infrastructure damage across multiple regions. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 4:44 pm

Heavy showers above 75mm expected in several areas today

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts today (23), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 5:40 am

One in every four people over the age of 25 may experience stroke - health experts

One in every four people over the age of 25 may experience a stroke during their lifetime, health authorities say. MORE..

(0)Comments | October 23, 2025 8:26 am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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