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Sampath Manamperi surrenders to court

Sampath Manamperi, accused of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug “Ice” and reportedly belonging to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme, surrendered to the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 1:22 pm

Heavy rain wreaks havoc in India’s Dehradun; 15 killed in the state, 16 missing

Cloudbursts and heavy rains overnight left a trail of destruction in Uttarakhand’s capital Dehradun and several other parts of the state on Tuesday as swollen rivers washed away buildings, roads and bridges, leaving 15 people dead, 16 missing, and 900 stranded in different locations in the hill state. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 8:24 am

‘Backhoe Saman’ and ‘Thembili Lahiru’ produced before court

Underworld figures known as ‘Backhoe Saman’ and ‘Thembili Lahiru’, who were recently brought back to Sri Lanka from Indonesia, have been produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (17). MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 1:03 pm

Court grants CID permission to probe bank accounts of ‘Panadura Nilanga’

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to obtain reports on the bank accounts of alleged underworld figure ‘Panadura Nilanga’, who has been arrested and remains in custody. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 6:43 am

‘We aim to end the economic crisis through 2026 Budget’ – President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the 2022–2023 economic crisis and the resulting social hardships were not random events, emphasizing that multiple major factors contributed to the situation. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 1:39 pm

Rajinikanth opens up on film with Kamal Haasan after 46 years: “Director yet to be decided”

Indian Superstar Rajinikanth today (17) confirmed that discussions are underway for a big-ticket film that would reunite him with fellow legend Kamal Haasan on screen after 46 years. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 1:47 pm

YouTube announces expanded suite of tools for creators in latest AI push

YouTube is introducing a slew of AI-powered tools aimed at lightening creators’ workloads. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 8:30 am

Sri Lankan passport drops 6 spots in global rankings

The Sri Lankan passport has dropped to 97th place in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025 Global Ranking, released on September 11, 2025. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 12:26 pm

Malwathu & Asgiri Chief Prelates condemn defamatory campaigns on Diyawadana Nilame post

The chief prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters have issued a statement expressing deep concern over defamatory remarks and propaganda circulating in relation to the Diyawadana Nilame post,...MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 10:55 am

CEB workers launch ‘sick leave’ trade union action today

Employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to report sick today (17) as part of a trade union action. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 9:32 am

Construction of Kadawatha–Mirigama section of Central Expressway resumes today

The construction of the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway is scheduled to officially resume today (17), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 7:12 am

President inaugurated resumption of Kadawatha–Mirigama Expressway construction

The inauguration ceremony for the resumption of construction on the Kadawatha to Mirigama section of the Central Expressway Project commenced a short while ago under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 10:12 am

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum makes history as first woman to lead Independence Day gala

Mexico kicked off Independence Day celebrations on Monday night with President Claudia Sheinbaum ending a more than century-long practice in which only men as chief executives led the country’s most important celebration. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 6:39 am

Nine-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs tomorrow

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a nine-hour water cut from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on tomorrow (18) for several areas in Colombo and suburbs. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 11:15 am

Gammanpila’s petition seeking to prevent arrest adjourned

The Court of Appeal has ordered that the petition filed by former Minister Udaya Gammanpila, seeking an order to prevent his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), be taken up for hearing on September 24. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 11:28 am

Digitalization, SME support & new insurance schemes highlighted in pre-budget talks with banking sector

A pre-budget discussion on the Banking, Finance and Insurance Sector was held at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 8:18 am

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in several parts of the island

The Department of Meteorology has announced that showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, and Northern provinces, as well as in the Galle and Matara districts. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 17, 2025 6:05 am

Southern Province first to adopt GovPay for digital payments across all Secretariats

All District and Divisional Secretariats across the Southern Province are now empowered to accept digital payments following the adoption of GovPay, the Government Digital Payments Platform. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 12:23 pm

Social media platforms required to deactivate accounts of under-16s under Australian ban

Social media companies will be required to detect and deactivate accounts held by underage children when Australia’s world-first under-16 ban comes into effect in December, the government revealed on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 10:10 am

IGP departs for China

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has left the island to participate in a police conference being held in China. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 1:27 pm

US negotiators in India to revive trade deal talks amid Trump Tariff overhang

A team of US negotiators will hold discussions with Indian officials in New Delhi today (16) to revive talks on a bilateral trade deal. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 10:01 am

Dy Minister Sunil Watagala lodges complaint with CID over defamatory social media posts

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala states that he has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding malicious and false statements being circulated about him on social media. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 7:27 am

Cloudy skies, several spells of showers expected in several areas today

Cloudy skies can be expected over the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces today (16), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 5:42 am

Sri Lanka eyes 6% growth in 2026, but 2025 outlook dims amid spending delays: Dy Minister

Sri Lanka is aiming to boost its economic growth to up to 6% in 2026, partly through record government capital expenditure, though delays in passing the budget could drag on its performance this year, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha Fernando said. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 9:34 am

15 injured in Epitawala accident involving bus and lorry

A total of 15 individuals have sustained injuries in an accident involving a private bus and a lorry in Epitawala, along the Horana–Ratnapura main road this morning (16), police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 12:38 pm

Donald Trump says Netanyahu “won’t be hitting” Qatar again

US President Donald Trump insisted Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not strike Qatar again, after an attack on Hamas last week that infuriated Washington’s Gulf ally. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 7:02 am

Committee to be appointed to amend laws to grant voting rights to Sri Lankans residing overseas

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to examine the necessary legal amendments and formulate new laws to safeguard the voting rights of Sri Lankan citizens residing overseas. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 2:02 pm

Drug-related arrests increase by 41% in 2024: Police

Over 228,000 individuals have been arrested in 2024 for drug-related offenses, an increase of about 41 percent compared to 2023, police stated. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 5:46 am

Nine-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs on Thursday

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a nine-hour water cut from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday (18) for several areas in Colombo and suburbs. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 1:36 pm

Substandard drug imports case: Indictments served on Keheliya and others

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and several other defendants, accused of misusing government funds through the purchase of substandard human immunoglobulin vials during the previous government, were indicted before a three-judge bench of the Colombo High Court today (16). MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 2:22 pm

Over 75,000 tourists arrive in first two weeks of September

The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first two weeks of September stood at 75,358, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 8:02 am

Cabinet approves compensation for sugarcane farmers affected by fires at Sevanagala plantations

The Cabinet has granted approval to provide compensation to sugarcane farmers whose crops were damaged due to fires that broke out in the sugarcane plantations of the Sevanagala Sugar Factory. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 2:10 pm

Chinese Ambassador calls on ex-President Maithripala Sirisena

The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong has met former President Maithripala Sirisena at his official residence down Hector Kobbekaduwa Mawatha, Colombo, for a discussion. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 2:56 pm

Nepal’s deadly protests hammer tourism sector as arrivals fall 30%

Nepal’s deadliest protests in decades erupted just as the country entered its peak tourist season, dealing a blow to businesses that had been preparing to welcome trekkers from around the globe to experience its world-famous trails. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 7:57 am

Pro-Palestinian flotilla departs Tunisia in largest bid yet to break Gaza blockade

A flotilla of 18 vessels carrying pro-Palestinian activists has left the Tunisian port of Bizerte in what organizers called the largest attempt yet to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza, Tunisia’s state news agency TAP reported on Monday. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 5:43 am

Woman dead, seven injured in fatal accident on Southern Expressway

A woman has died and seven others have been injured in an accident that occurred between the Galenigama and Kahathuduwa interchanges on the Southern Expressway. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 6:34 am

iOS 26: Apple releases huge, controversial iPhone update

Apple has released new software for the iPhone and all of its other products. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 8:26 am

Cabinet approves proposal to conduct feasibility study to ease traffic congestion in Colombo

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to select a consultancy agency, through the procurement process, to conduct a detailed feasibility study aimed at formulating a sustainable solution...MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 2:28 pm

Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says

A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 12:57 pm

Six Sri Lankans abandoned in seas off Talaimannar by traffickers rescued

The Sri Lanka Navy has taken hold of six Sri Lankans, who were abandoned in seas off Talaimannar by human traffickers. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 11:56 am

Digital signature introduced for government entities to enhance efficiency

A digital signature system has been introduced for public officials with the aim of making official duties easier and more efficient. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 9:24 am

Acting Director of Police Cultural Division SSP Sathish Gamage further remanded

The Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sathish Gamage, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been further remanded, until September 30, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..

(0)Comments | September 16, 2025 11:55 am

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