Mount Lavinia court incident: Constable granted bail

The police officer charged in connection with assaulting an attorney-at-law within the Mount Lavinia Court premises was released on bail today.

Red Cross begins operation to receive first Israeli hostages in Gaza

The Red Cross said on Monday it had begun an operation in the Gaza Strip to pick up the first of 20 surviving Israeli hostages from militant group Hamas, the initial phase of a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza that U.S. President Donald Trump helped to broker

Sri Lankan among three arrested at Bengaluru airport with drugs

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Oct 9 seized 45.4kg of hydro ganja and 6kg of psilocybin mushrooms at Kempegowda International Airport (KIA). Three persons, including a Sri Lankan, were arrested.

One in four Sri Lankan teens likely to suffer from depression

A new study has revealed that a large number of Sri Lankan adolescents are facing serious mental health challenges, with one in four showing clinically significant symptoms of depression and more than half reporting high levels of psychological distress.

Harsha de Silva defends Suwa Seriya brand

Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harsha de Silva clarified that despite government claims, the Suwa Seriya ambulance service is not his personal property.

Surge in online scams reported in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) has raised an alarm over a surge in online scams targeting unsuspecting victims.

Harini to meet Chinese President Xi today, PM Li tomorrow

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya who is on a visit to China will hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping today and with her counterpart Li Qiang tomorrow.

Majority of hospitalizations in Sri Lanka due to accidents: Minister

The majority of hospitalizations in Sri Lanka are caused by accidents, many of which are preventable, Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Cop in trouble for expressing his love

A Police Sergeant while behaving in an unruly manner under the influence of liquor and kissed and embraced an underage girl at the Bibila bus stand was taken into custody by Bibila police and produced before Bibila Magistrate Thyaga Silva.

Motorist gets judge’s sympathy

A motorist who allegedly blocked a High Court judge’s vehicle, used obscene language, and threatened him was released after the judge personally intervened, police said.

Police to charge fees for security at commercial events

Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya has decided to charge fees for providing police security at events held for commercial purposes, such as concerts, while continuing to provide security for free at non-commercial events.

Mahinda, Maithripala ask bullet proof vehicles back

The Ministry of Public Security is reviewing requests by former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena to return bulletproof vehicles previously allocated to them, Minister Ananda Wijepala told the Daily Mirror.

Sri Lanka faces tougher conditions in retaining GSP+

A great deal of work remains to be done by Sri Lanka to retain and expand its export market in the European Union (EU), which currently absorbs more than 24 percent of the country’s total exports, Daily Mirror learns.

Healy’s heroics power Australia to record-breaking chase against India

Defending champions Australia chased down a mammoth 331 to beat India by three wickets with an over to spare in a pulsating Women’s World Cup clash in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Jaswar Umar Appointed to FIFA Grassroots Committee

Worldgoverning body FIFA has appointed Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar to its prestigious Committee for Grassroots and Amateur Football.

Gauff beats Pegula to win Wuhan Open title

Coco Gauff became the first player to win her first nine hard court finals as she beat Jessica Pegula in straight sets to win the Wuhan Open.

Vacherot beats cousin for historic Shanghai title

World number 204 Valentin Vacherot upset his cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win his first ATP title at the Shanghai Masters.

Seales fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Fast bowler Jayden Seales of the West Indies has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening day of the second Test against India in New Delhi on Friday.

IGP to seek Attorney General’s assistance over Mount Lavinia court incident

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya said that he will seek the assistance of the Attorney General on behalf of the police officer involved in the recent incident between a police officer and a lawyer at the Mount Lavinia court premises.

President assures Rs. 1,750 daily wage for plantation workers within this year

The government will take steps to ensure that plantation workers get a minimum daily wage of Rs. 1,750 within this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79.

WHO chief arrives in Sri Lanka

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (12) to attend the 78th Session of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee as the chief guest.

Two killed in lorry accident in Narammala

Two men were killed in an early morning accident in the Narammala Police area today (12).

Seychelles’s Patrick Herminie wins presidential run-off election

Seychelles’s opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has won the country’s presidential race, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off vote, according to the electoral commission.

Gazette issued confirming Cabinet reshuffle

The official Gazette confirming ministerial and deputy ministerial changes following the government’s first cabinet reshuffle has been issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr. N.S. Kumanayake.

Doctors’ Union warns of mismanaged drug supply despite government assurances

Although the Health Ministry and the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) have repeatedly assured that Sri Lanka’s drug shortage will be completely resolved by early 2026, an oversupply of nearly a hundred essential and non-essential drug items has been reported in several major hospitals across the country, Chairman of the Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance, Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.

No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast

Sixteen people missing after a major explosion at a Tennessee munitions factory on Friday are presumed to be dead, according to the sheriff.

Prime Minister departs for China

Airport officials confirmed that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasooriya departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (11) to attend an international women’s conference being held in China.

Sciver-Brunt’s historic century powers England to top spot

Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a captain’s knock of the highest order as her record-breaking fifth ICC Women’s World Cup hundred was the catalyst for England’s 89-run win over Sri Lanka.

Police launch probe into Mount Lavinia Court assault incident

Police have launched an investigation into an incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises in which a lawyer was allegedly assaulted by a police officer.