Woman trying to burn cockroach sets South Korea apartment ablaze

South Korean police said they would seek an arrest warrant for a woman who set fire to her apartment building while trying to kill a cockroach with an improvised flamethrower, local media report.

Lanka Government Cloud back online after technical glitch

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) said that technical issues which caused a recent disruption to the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) services have been fully resolved, with all affected online government platforms now operational.

Athapaththu demands more from Sri Lanka after victory over Bangladesh

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu insisted her side must improve if they are to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, despite victory over Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka earn first victory of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

Sri Lanka earned their first win of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup with an extraordinary seven-run victory over Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu Makes Waves with 4 Wickets

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu produced a brilliant all-round display, starring with the ball to claim 4 for 42 against Bangladesh at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Pakistan Hand ODI Captaincy to Star Pacer

Pakistan have named a new ODI captain, taking over the reins from Mohammad Rizwan.

Imported vehicle prices drop in Sri Lanka following Japan price cuts: VIAL

The prices of imported vehicles in Sri Lanka have dropped by up to Rs. 1.5 million, following a reduction in vehicle prices in Japan, Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) President Indika Sampath Merinchige said.

Six students hospitalized, 20 arrested following clash at Ruhuna University

A clash between second- and third-year students was reported at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, leaving six students hospitalized and 20 others in police custody, authorities said.

Nearly Rs. 30 mn traffic spot fines paid through GovPay within two months

Nearly Rs. 30 million has been earned from traffic spot fines paid through the GovPay digital payment platform within two months in the Western Province and the stretch between Dambulla and Anuradhapura, Chairman of the Task Force on Digital Affairs of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry, Harsha Purasinghe said today.

’I wonder whether I am President Sajith Premadasa’: Sajith

’’Sometimes I wonder why people come to me with issues they face whereas they have given a mandate to a government to resolve their problems,’’ Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

President seeks swift completion of university degrees

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on the Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) to develop a comprehensive plan to address delays in university degree programmes and improve the overall functioning of higher education institutions.

Four upcountry train services cancelled tomorrow due to adverse weather

Rail services on the Upcountry route will be disrupted tomorrow morning as four trains have been cancelled due to ongoing adverse weather conditions.

Zelensky ready to join Trump-Putin talks if invited

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he would be ready to join Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin at a proposed summit in Hungary if he were invited.

Orionid meteor shower to peak early tonight

The Orionid meteor shower will be visible in Sri Lanka tonight and into the early hours of tomorrow, astronomy experts said.

Video of a couple being questioned by Police raises concerns

A video showing a doctor and an engineer being questioned at Panadura Police Station has sparked public outrage and drawn sharp criticism from legal experts.

Amazon internet outage hits major websites and mobile apps such as Snapchat. Here’s what we know

Some of the world’s biggest apps and websites, such as Amazon, Google, Snapchat, Roblox, Fortnite, and Canva, have been hit by a major internet outage.

Shoppers to pay for plastic bags, containers from Nov. 1

From November 1, shoppers across the country will need to pay for plastic bags and containers at stores, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced, in a move aimed at reducing single-use plastics.

Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division launched

A new Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division was inaugurated this morning (20) at the old Police Headquarters in Colombo, under the patronage of Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala.

Nandalal Weerasinghe wins “A Grade” in global recognition

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has been awarded the “A Grade” by Global Finance magazine at the 2025 World’s Best Central Bank Governors awards, held alongside the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington.

Several train services cancelled following landslide on upcountry line

Seven train services, including night mail trains, will be cancelled tonight due to a landslide on the Upcountry railway line, the Railways Department announced.

Valvettithurai massacre survivors file USD 15 Mn reparations claim

Survivors and relatives of victims of the 1989 Valvettithurai massacre have submitted a formal reparations claim to the Sri Lankan Office for Reparations, seeking USD 15 million (around LKR 4.5 billion) in compensation for the killings and destruction carried out by the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) 36 years ago.

Two youths run over by lorry during Deepavali celebrations in Talawakelle

Two youths were seriously injured after being run over by a speeding lorry while lighting firecrackers in the centre of Talawakelle town early on Sunday (20), police said.

SJB MP Rohana Bandara decides to keep away from party activities

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rohana Bandara said today that he has decided to keep away from party activities due to an internal issue.

Flood warning issued for low-lying areas along Deduru Oya

The Irrigation Department has warned of a possible flood situation in several low-lying areas along the Deduru Oya valley, following considerable rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas as of 5.00 a.m. today.

Digital spot fines for traffic offences launched in Southern Province via GovPay platform

Spot fining for traffic offences in the Southern Province will be implemented through the GovPay digital payment platform starting today, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) W.P.J. Senadeera said.

Bolivia elects centre-right Rodrigo Paz as president

Bolivians have elected Rodrigo Paz of the centre-right Christian Democratic Party (PDC) as their new president, ending almost 20 years of governance by the Movement for Socialism (MAS) party.

Govt. still uncertain on KKS Port development under US $ 62 million Indian grant

Despite the offer of over US $ 62 million grant by India, the government has not yet firmed up its decision on the development of the Kankesanthurai Port, an official said yesterday.

30-hour water disruption to hit parts of Galle

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 30-hour water cut affecting several areas in the Galle District from 8:00 a.m. today (20).

Adverse weather conditions destroy vegetable plantations in Badulla

Rains coming down in torrents has destroyed vegetable plantations in the Badulla District, it was reported yesterday.

Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division to begin operations

The Sri Lanka Police to set up a new unit, Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division (PCID), to investigate property acquired through criminal activities, today.