Special help planned for schools in difficult areas under new education reform: PM

Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said special support will be provided to schools in challenging areas through the new education reform. She added that no problem is impossible to solve if the government, officials, and people work together.

Venerable Ampitiye Sumanarathana thera requests protection

Incumbent of Mangalaramaya in Batticaloa Venerable Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera has called on the President and Defense Secretary for immediate security, citing ongoing threats to his life.

Obama tells Democrats to push back against Trump’s ’lawlessness and recklessness’

Former President Barack Obama touted Democratic candidates for governor in two states at campaign rallies on Saturday, urging voters in next week’s election to reject what he called the “lawlessness and recklessness” of President Donald Trump’s administration.

Fuel train derails, disrupting main line operations

Train services on Sri Lanka’s Main Line were disrupted this morning (02) following the derailment of a fuel transport train, Sri Lanka Railways announced.

Maldives becomes the only country with generational smoking ban

The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban on anyone born after January 2007, becoming the only country with a generational prohibition on tobacco, according to its health ministry

Woman who falsely claimed to be SDIG’s sister remanded

A woman who falsely claimed to be the sister of a Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) and obstructed the duties of traffic police officers in Gampaha has been remanded until November 3 by the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court.

A/L tuition classes prohibited from midnight of November 4

Conducting tuition classes targeting the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examinations will be prohibited from midnight of November 4, the Department of Examinations said.

Individual arrested with foreign-made pistol in Minuwangoda

A 39-year-old person was arrested while in possession of a foreign-made pistol, a magazine and 13 rounds of live ammunition at Peellawatte in Minuwangoda this morning.

45 rounds of live ammunition found in cinnamon estate at Udugama

Some 45 rounds of live ammunition for T-56 rifles were recovered while abandoned in a cinnamon estate in Aluthwatte in Udugama this afternoon.

CBK packing up to leave her official residence

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge will vacate her official residence at Independence Avenue Colombo within the next few days, the former President’s media unit said.

Regime changes in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal due to consequences of bad governance: India’s Security Adviser

National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, speaking at a lecture on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, stressed the importance of strong governance in shaping nations.

Six arrested with local multi-day trawler for alleged narcotic smuggling

The Sri Lanka Navy arrested six suspects along with a local multi-day trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics on the high seas off the western coast of the island.

Woman arrested for obstructing police duties as shown on viral video

A woman who was seen arguing with the traffic police while obstructing their duties, as shown in a viral video on social media, has been arrested.

Indian temple stampede kills nine, injures several

A stampede at a temple in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh killed at least nine people early on Saturday, a state official said, with several injured.

700 dead in election riots in Tanzania

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s presidential election, securing another term in office amid days of unrest across the country.

Motorcycle used for Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman’s murder recovered

The motorcycle used by the gunmen in the killing of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara has been recovered while abandoned in a forest in Buttala.

Government to amend Employees’ Provident Fund Bill

The government is to amend the Employees’ Provident Fund(EPF) Bill, a statement from the Labour Ministry said.

Gnanasara Thera supports hijab but opposes niqab and burqa

Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), stated that Muslim women should be allowed to access health services while wearing the hijab, but opposed the wearing of the niqab and burqa.

Only 38.7% Sri Lankans believe government can curb corruption: Survey

Only 38. 7 per cent of Sri Lankan people believe that the current government will be effective in addressing corruption, a report of a survey has revealed.

Buy now, think later: Why Sri Lankans fall for the sale of the century every year

As November rolls in, Sri Lankans brace for the season of flashing banners, urgent emails, and “up to 70% off.” But behind the checkout frenzy lies something far more human — the search for joy, optimism, and a good deal.

Top scholarship exam performers felicitated

Top performers of the recent Grade V scholarship examination were felicitation under the patronage of one of Sri Lanka’s senior scholarship educators, Dr. Hayeshika Fernando on October 20 at the Monarch Imperial Hotel premises.

Another successful business forum by the SLAP

The Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP), in collaboration with FESPA, successfully organized another insightful seminar and business forum on the future of the printing industry. The full day workshop was held at the Hotel Grand Guardian, Rathnapura, from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the participation of 95 professionals from the Kuruwita, Balangoda, Embilipitiya in Rathnapura region.

Ridiyagama, Pinnawala zoos starved of animals

Despite attracting large crowds at Dehiwala Zoo and Pinnawala Zoo, a recent audit has highlighted serious challenges affecting visitor experience at the Ridiyagama Safari Park, Sri Lanka’s only safari park, and the nearby Pinnawala Zoo due to the limited variety of animals and lack of an attractive environment.

Egypt’s Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time

Near one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza - Egypt is officially opening what it intends as a cultural highlight of the modern age.

President or govt. cannot take political decisions on opposition MPS’ security: SJB

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said the President or the government cannot take political decisions on opposition MPS’ security.

Opposition MPs security is now in President’s hand?

In the wake of controversy surrounding the security of opposition MPS in Parliament, Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya has informed the Opposition MPS that the matter involving their security will be referred to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Public Security Minister for further action.

Security situation stable, rejects claims of threats to MPs: Minister Wijepala

Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala has said that the current security situation is not serious enough to warrant routine protection for ministers, parliamentarians, or Pradeshiya Sabha chairpersons.

What Sri Lankans Can Watch This Weekend: A Full Line-Up of Football and Cricket Action

Sri Lankan sports fans have a packed weekend ahead, with both football and cricket taking center stage. From late-night Premier League matches to high-stakes international T20s, there’s something exciting to tune into at every hour.

October prices in Colombo district pick up to 2.1%

The consumer prices in the Colombo district picked up pace for the third month in a row, on the rising food prices as well as the increasing spending on the discretionaries such as dine-outs and higher expenses on healthcare.

India and South Africa Clash for Glory in WC Final

History is on the line as South Africa vies for its first Women’s World Cup crown and India aims for home triumph. With fans filling the stadium and eyes around the world glued to the action, this final is set to be unforgettable.