Loud blast at Riyadh airport as travellers evacuated and airlines cancel flightsMore than a dozen ambulances were seen rushing to Riyadh's international airport and travellers were evacuated from parts of the facility after a loud blast was heard there on Saturday, an eyewitness and people briefed on the matter said.Oct 10, 202608:48 PMTrump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to PutinUkraine's President Volodymr Zelensky has condemned Donald Trump's announcement of a deal to import Russian diesel into the US.Oct 10, 202608:30 PMMain suspect in Kalutara shooting arrestedThe main suspect and gunman allegedly involved in the shooting at a restaurant in the Nagoda area of Kalutara last morning (09) has been arrested.Oct 10, 202607:52 PMMain suspect in Kalutara shooting arrestedThe main suspect and gunman allegedly involved in the shooting at a restaurant in the Nagoda area of Kalutara last morning (09) has been arrested.Oct 10, 202607:52 PMFoot march calling for Gnanasara Thero’s release completes first dayThe first day of the foot march, which began in Kandy this morning (10) in protest against the removal of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero's monastic robes and calling for his release, concluded in Kadugannawa this evening.Oct 10, 202607:47 PMFoot march calling for Gnanasara Thero’s release completes first dayThe first day of the foot march, which began in Kandy this morning (10) in protest against the removal of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero's monastic robes and calling for his release, concluded in Kadugannawa this evening.Oct 10, 202607:47 PMSpill gates of several reservoirs opened amid rising water levelsThe Department of Irrigation has stated that six major reservoirs and two medium-sized reservoirs are currently spilling.Oct 10, 202606:44 PMSpill gates of several reservoirs opened amid rising water levelsThe Department of Irrigation has stated that six major reservoirs and two medium-sized reservoirs are currently spilling.Oct 10, 202606:44 PMAdvisory issued for rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for rough seas in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.Oct 10, 202606:23 PMAdvisory issued for rough seasThe Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for rough seas in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle.Oct 10, 202606:23 PMCar overturns after collision on Southern ExpresswayA car has overturned on the Southern Expressway near the 29th kilometre post after colliding with the rear of a van.Oct 10, 202605:26 PMCar overturns after collision on Southern ExpresswayA car has overturned on the Southern Expressway near the 29th kilometre post after colliding with the rear of a van.Oct 10, 202605:26 PMWarm weather advisory issued for several areasA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, North-Western provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts.Oct 10, 202605:13 PMWarm weather advisory issued for several areasA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, North-Western provinces and Monaragala and Hambantota districts.Oct 10, 202605:13 PMIndia detains hundreds, locks down Delhi to foil protest against election chiefPolice detained hundreds of protesters and the "Cockroach" youth movement founder in Delhi on Saturday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a demonstration demanding the resignation of India's election chief.Oct 10, 202604:13 PMIndia detains hundreds, locks down Delhi to foil protest against election chiefPolice detained hundreds of protesters and the "Cockroach" youth movement founder in Delhi on Saturday as security forces locked down parts of the capital to thwart a demonstration demanding the resignation of India's election chief.Oct 10, 202604:13 PMSri Lanka and China discuss bilateral cooperation ahead of 2027 anniversariesMinister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath said he has held a productive meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang.Oct 10, 202603:47 PMSri Lanka and China discuss bilateral cooperation ahead of 2027 anniversariesMinister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath said he has held a productive meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang.Oct 10, 202603:47 PMCommittee appointed to update prison regulations and standing orders holds first meetingThe first meeting of the special committee appointed to update the regulations and standing orders made under the Prisons Ordinance, as decided at the discussion held on October 08 between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Maha Sangha Oct 10, 202603:33 PMCommittee appointed to update prison regulations and standing orders holds first meetingThe first meeting of the special committee appointed to update the regulations and standing orders made under the Prisons Ordinance, as decided at the discussion held on October 08 between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Maha Sangha Oct 10, 202603:33 PMFlydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE saysThe Omani co-pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a Flydubai plane started a "drift towards extremism and terrorism" while studying in Australia, United Arab Emirates officials say.Oct 10, 202603:05 PMFlydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE saysThe Omani co-pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a Flydubai plane started a "drift towards extremism and terrorism" while studying in Australia, United Arab Emirates officials say.Oct 10, 202603:05 PMOver 2,000 Army NCOs promoted to mark Sri Lanka Army’s 77th anniversaryA total of 2,086 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted with effect from October 10, 2026, to mark the Army’s 77th anniversary.Oct 10, 202602:56 PMOver 2,000 Army NCOs promoted to mark Sri Lanka Army’s 77th anniversaryA total of 2,086 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted with effect from October 10, 2026, to mark the Army’s 77th anniversary.Oct 10, 202602:56 PM US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace PrizeUS President Donald Trump's administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday, hours after one of its former judges won the Nobel Peace Prize, putting Washington on a diplomatic collision course with European allies.Oct 10, 202602:43 PM US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace PrizeUS President Donald Trump's administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday, hours after one of its former judges won the Nobel Peace Prize, putting Washington on a diplomatic collision course with European allies.Oct 10, 202602:43 PMSri Lanka condemns attacks on civilian airports in Saudi ArabiaThe Government of Sri Lanka has condemned the recent attacks targeting civilian airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have resulted in deaths and injuries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said.Oct 10, 202602:12 PMSri Lanka condemns attacks on civilian airports in Saudi ArabiaThe Government of Sri Lanka has condemned the recent attacks targeting civilian airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have resulted in deaths and injuries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said.Oct 10, 202602:12 PMNEWS ALERTSriLankan Airlines suspends Riyadh flights until October 18SriLankan Airlines has announced the temporary suspension of all flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until 18 October 2026, in view of the recent security incident affecting Riyadh Airport and ongoing safety and operational assessments.Oct 10, 202601:11 PMNEWS ALERTSriLankan Airlines suspends Riyadh flights until October 18SriLankan Airlines has announced the temporary suspension of all flights to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, until 18 October 2026, in view of the recent security incident affecting Riyadh Airport and ongoing safety and operational assessments.Oct 10, 202601:11 PMNEWS ALERTFour arrested over assault on three police officers in MataleThree police officers have been injured and hospitalised after being assaulted by a group of individuals who also damaged their three-wheeler in Yatawatte, Matale.Oct 10, 202601:03 PMNEWS ALERTFour arrested over assault on three police officers in MataleThree police officers have been injured and hospitalised after being assaulted by a group of individuals who also damaged their three-wheeler in Yatawatte, Matale.Oct 10, 202601:03 PMFoot march begins in Kandy calling for release of Gnanasara TheroA foot march led by members of the Maha Sangha commenced today (10) from the premises of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, protesting the disrobing of Most Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero and calling for his release.Oct 10, 202612:19 PMFoot march begins in Kandy calling for release of Gnanasara TheroA foot march led by members of the Maha Sangha commenced today (10) from the premises of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, protesting the disrobing of Most Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero and calling for his release.Oct 10, 202612:19 PMAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North Western and Southern provinces, as well as in the Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya districts.Oct 10, 202611:59 AMAdvisory issued for severe lightningThe Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North Western and Southern provinces, as well as in the Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya districts.Oct 10, 202611:59 AMPerson killed in sharp-weapon attack at Port CityA person has been killed in a sharp-weapon attack near a workers’ hostel in Colombo Port City.Oct 10, 202611:44 AMPerson killed in sharp-weapon attack at Port CityA person has been killed in a sharp-weapon attack near a workers’ hostel in Colombo Port City.Oct 10, 202611:44 AM
