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Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton indicted

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton indicted

Last surviving member of first team to scale Everest dies aged 92

Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the first expedition to successfully scale the summit of Mount Everest, has died in the Nepali capital Kathmandu, aged 92. MORE..

Agrarian Service Centre officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 1.2 mln bribe

An Agricultural Research & Production Assistant has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 1.2 million from a person to provide part of a government land for cultivation. MORE..

Trump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after ‘very productive’ call

US President Donald Trump says “great progress” was made during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, with the pair agreeing to face-to-face talks in Hungary. MORE..

Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..

Trump, Putin speak before Zelenskiy’s White House visit

U.S. President Donald Trump was speaking on a call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s planned White House visit to seek more support in the war with Russia. MORE..

Maintaining fiscal discipline, reforming SOEs ‘crucial’ for Sri Lanka’s recovery - IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended Sri Lanka’s continued progress under its economic reform program, highlighting strong growth momentum following the country’s recovery from a deep economic crisis. MORE..

Police warn public about risks of online and mobile loan offers

The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters has issued a public alert urging citizens to exercise caution when obtaining loans via the Internet or mobile phones, following an increase in complaints related to deceptive lending practices. MORE..

No phone call between Trump and Modi: India rejects US President’s claim

India on Thursday rejected outright US President Donald Trump’s claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with him, assuring that New Delhi would stop buying Russian oil. MORE..

Sri Lanka Customs records highest single-day revenue

Sri Lanka Customs says it has recorded its highest one-day revenue of Rs. 24,918 million yesterday (October 15). MORE..

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Former Director of State Engineering Corporation arrested on corruption charge (English)

Former Director of State Engineering Corporation arrested on corruption charge (English)

PM Harini lands in New Delhi for maiden visit to India after assuming office (English)

Three police teams currently interrogating six suspects including 'Ishara Sewwandi' (English)

Low taxes and inequitable policies deepened Sri Lanka's economic crisis - HRW (English)

IMF launches World Economic Outlook & Financial Stability Report, Sri Lanka in focus (English)

All reviews under IMF's EFF to be concluded by 2027 - CBSL Governor (English)

Ex-Minister Manusha Nanayakkara granted bail following arrest by Bribery Comm. (English)

IMF & World Bank Annual Meetings 2025 begins in Washington D.C (English)

Major coordinated operation results in seizure of 839kg narcotics in southern seas (English)

'Ishara Sewwandi' brought back to Sri Lanka from Nepal (English)

PM Harini holds talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping (English)

President directs officials to fully utilize funds allocated for this year’s dev projects (English)

Police reveal how Ishara Sewwandi fled to Nepal (English)

Cabinet approval to import Ponni Samba rice due to Keeri Samba shortage (English)

Technology

Samsung Electronics shares hit record high

Samsung Electronics shares hit record high

YouTube resolves issue that briefly impacted video streaming globally

YouTube resolves issue that briefly impacted video streaming globally

Apple rolls out devices with more powerful M5 chip

Apple rolls out devices with more powerful M5 chip

OpenAI to allow erotic content on ChatGPT for verified adults

OpenAI to allow erotic content on ChatGPT for verified adults

Entertainment

Derana Closeup Colombo Music Festival 2025 set to electrify with two shows and masterclasses

Derana Closeup Colombo Music Festival 2025 set to electrify with two shows and masterclasses

Deepika Padukone becomes the voice of Meta AI across six countries

Deepika Padukone becomes the voice of Meta AI across six countries

Grammy-winning neo-soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51

Grammy-winning neo-soul singer D’Angelo dies at 51

Taylor Swift net worth surpasses $2 billion following ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album success

Taylor Swift net worth surpasses $2 billion following ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album success

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Sports

Ex-Test cricketer Jayananda Warnaweera passes away, aged 64

Ex-Test cricketer Jayananda Warnaweera passes away, aged 64

Nepal, Oman qualify for 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

India set to host 2030 centenary Commonwealth Games

Sri Lanka drops to third in WTC standings after Pakistan’s win over South Africa

Trump threatens to yank World Cup games from Boston though it’s up to FIFA to choose sites