All Opposition political parties to hold massive rally in Nugegoda next month

All Opposition political parties have decided to hold a massive rally in Nugegoda next month, UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said today.

50 visitors fined for violating rules at Horton Plains National Park

During the past week, authorities at Horton Plains National Park have issued spot fines to 50 individuals for violating park regulations, Park Warden Sisira Rathnayake said.

If we are not allowed to express ourselves, shut down parliament: MP Chamara Sampath

“If we are not allowed to express ourselves here, then it’s better to shut down this House,” Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake told Parliament yesterday, defending his right to speak after a complaint was lodged against him with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Government’s budgetary implementation slower than usual - World Bank report

The government’s implementation of the budgeted amounts remained unusually slow during the first seven months of the year, a decline of 19.8 per cent compared to the corresponding period of last year, according to a World Bank report.

Sri Lanka face daunting task against England bowlers

Sri Lanka will face a daunting task to beat England in their Women’s Cricket World Cup match at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today as the tournament was thrown open on Thursday when South Africa caused a shock result

Rains and strong winds forecasted in Sri Lanka’s sea areas

The Department of Meteorology has forecasted showers or thundershowers in the sea areas off the coast from Colombo to Pottuvil, via Galle and Hambantota. Isolated showers or thundershowers may also occur in other surrounding sea areas during the evening or night today.

Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered hotel inaugurated

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath attended the inauguration of the Grand Serendib Colombo, Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered hotel project, held last night (10) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.

President honours injured officers with promotions to Major General rank

The Commander of the Armed Forces and President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has approved the promotion of five Brigadiers to the rank of Major General in recognition of their distinguished service, coinciding with the 76th Army Day celebrated on October 10, 2025.

Trump threatens to impose additional 100% tariff on China

US President Donald Trump has said he would impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China from next month.

Final decision on electricity tariff revision on October 14: PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that its final decision regarding the proposed electricity tariff revision will be released on Tuesday, October 14.

Sri Lanka eyes skill-driven economy to future-proof growth

Sri Lanka is ramping up efforts to bridge its widening skill gap as the policymakers and industry leaders warned that the country’s future competitiveness hinges on developing a workforce equipped for rapid technological and structural change.

Government’s plan to transfer Police Commission powers to IGP backtracked: Opposition

The government’s plan to transfer powers from the National Police Commission to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) is being backtracked following objections raised in Parliament, several opposition MPs claimed yesterday.

Ben Sulayem set to stand unopposed in FIA election

Incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem is poised to stand unopposed in December’s election for the presidency of motorsport’s governing body, the FIA.

England wary of Sri Lanka challenge in Colombo

As England look to climb to the top of the Cricket World Cup table, they face an eager Sri Lanka who have the ingredients for a tournament upset.

Stage set for Asian Rugby Sevens in Colombo

After an eight-year gap top-class rugby action returns to Sri Lanka as the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 makes its much-anticipated kick off in Colombo in the form of the second leg of the tournament on October 18 and 19 at the Race Course Ground.

New Zealand get on the board with battling Bangladesh win

New Zealand were made to work for their first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 win with a 100-run triumph over Bangladesh.

PUCSL not independent under Constitution: PM Harini responds to Ravi K

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is not considered an Independent Commission under the Constitution, but rather a statutory body established through ordinary legislation, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said.

Peru’s president removed from office amid soaring crime

Peru’s Congress has voted to remove President Dina Boluarte from office, hours after a late-night session was called to debate her impeachment.

Shaveen De Mel gains international recognition for groundbreaking research

Shaveen De Mel (’24), a recent graduate of the biology program at The Master’s University, CA, USA, has earned international acclaim for his pioneering research on green nanotechnology — a study that has now been published in ’Nature Scientific Reports’, an international peer-reviewed journal.

Colombo stock market extends gains as investor confidence strengthens

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a clear positive trajectory today, as both major indices advanced steadily throughout the trading session. The S&P SL20 outpaced the broader ASPI, supported by index-heavy counters and buoyed by strong performances in other blue chip stocks.

Prince Harry and Meghan named Humanitarians of the Year

The couple were presented with the award at the Project Healthy Minds gala in New York, where they highlighted the potential dangers of social media for young people.

Keheliya’s coordinating secretary released, made state witness

Nishantha Bandara Basnayake, Coordinating Secretary to former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and the third suspect in three corruption cases filed against the former Minister by the Bribery Commission was released from those cases and made a state witness by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today.

Police warn legal action agianst Wimal Weerawansa for fake claims

Police said today that no evidence was produced by former MP and National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa to substantiate the statements he made during a media conference on October 2.

Sri Lanka welcomes agreement for peace in Gaza

Sri Lanka welcomes the initial phase of the agreement for peace in Gaza and emphasises the critical need for comprehensive and lasting peace and stability in the region.

Banning corporal punishment will create unwanted problems: Cardinal

While criticising the move to ban corporal punishment, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said it will result in unwanted problems.

Three Sri Lankan resorts awarded prestigious MICHELIN Key distinctions

The resorts Resplendent Ceylon Relais and Chateaux have been awarded the prestigious MICHELIN Key distinctions, an honour that places Sri Lanka firmly on the global luxury hospitality map.

D.V. Chanaka cites Daily Mirror article in Parliament over drug shortage

The Daily Mirror article on drug shortage titiled ’’Bypass patient compelled to bring drugs worth over Rs. 100,000 from outside’’ was highlighted in Parliament by SLPP MP D.V. Chanaka today.

Bodies of two missing boys found in Mahaweli reservoir

The bodies of two boys who were reported missing from the Thennakumbura area in Kandy, were found in the Mahaveli reservoir this morning.

Prime Minister Harini to attend Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in China

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to visit China from October 12 to 15, 2025 to attend the “Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said.

Twelve districts identified as high risk for Leptospirosis: Nalinda

Twelve districts have been identified as high-risk areas for the spread of Leptospirosis in the country, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.