Sri Lanka Stuns Turkmenistan with Historic Win

Sri Lanka today recorded a historic 1–0 victory over the higher-ranked Turkmenistan team in their AFC Asia Cup (Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers) – Group ‘D’ first-leg encounter, played at the Race Course Ground, Colombo.

Several social media users in hot water over posts on Trade Minister

The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over a series of false and defamatory posts circulating on social media against Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe and his public relations officer, Nimodie Wickramasinghe.

Two police officers interdicted

A Sub Inspector and a Sergeant attached to the Anuradhapura police were interdicted last morning after a suspect had escaped from the police cell.

Police make arrest in India cough syrup deaths

Police in India have arrested the owner of a pharmaceutical company that manufactures a cough syrup connected to the deaths of at least 17 children in the country.

Two children missing

Two boys from the Thennakumbura area in Kandy, both 13 years of age, have gone missing from home.

Suwa Seriya name, logo to be changed: Harsha

Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva today sounded an alarm over a move to change the name and logo of the Suwa Seriya ambulance service.

Man falls asleep during tree protest

A man who is said to be the Kalutara District Organiser of the Ape Jana Bala Pakshaya was rescued by Fire Department personnel after he fell asleep on top of a coconut tree which he had climbed in protest of the current economic difficulties being faced in the country.

UK signs $606 million deal to supply India with missiles

Britain said on Oct 9 it had signed a £350 million (S$606 million) contract to supply the Indian army with UK-manufactured lightweight missiles, as part of a deepening weapons and defence partnership between the two countries.

Daily Mirror article on Easter Sunday attacks causes uproar in Parliament

The Daily Mirror article under the title ’Main conspirator behind Easter Sunday attacks identified, Kariapper quotes Ravi Seneviratna’ came to the limelight in Parliament today.

Monthly safety checks made mandatory for long-distance buses

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced that buses operating on long-distance routes must undergo a quality inspection every month, with the inspection certificate required to be kept inside the vehicle for verification.

Ravi Seneviratne denies social media claims on Easter Sunday attacks

The Ministry of Public Security has strongly rejected social media reports claiming that its Secretary, retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne, had stated India was behind the 2019 Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

Information on Easter Sunday attack probes should not be disclosed: Justice Minister

Information with regard to the investigations into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks should not be disclosed as investigations are still ongoing, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said today.

Phones seized from cells of ’Dematagoda Chaminda’, ’Wele Suda’

A total of 29 mobile phones were recovered today from wards A, C and D of the Boossa High-Security Prison, which houses some of Sri Lanka’s most notorious criminals.

Samantha Vidyaratna files complaint over online attacks targeting his child

Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratna appeared before the Cyber Crimes Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today to lodge a complaint over online attacks directed at his child.

Main conspirator behind Easter Sunday attacks identified: Kariapper quotes Ravi Seneviratna

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) MP Nizam Kariapper said that Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratna has revealed that the main conspirator behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks has been identified.

Colombo Port records Rs. 32.2 Bn profit in 2025

The Port of Colombo has reported a record net profit of Rs. 32.2 billion for the first eight months of 2025 — a 71% increase from Rs. 18.9 billion recorded during the same period in 2024, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) announced.

Backhoe Saman’s wife further remanded

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of Backhoe Saman, who is currently in custody, be further remanded till October 23 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Provincial Council elections will be held next year: Minister

The Provincial Council elections will be held next year, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Hearth told Parliament today.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Bill to be presented to Parliament soon: Minister

A Bill to set up a Truth and Reconciliation Commission will be presented to Parliament soon, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath told Parliament today.

PM pays tribute to Election Commission

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya today paid tribute to the Election Commission for being named the Electoral Commission of the Year at the 2025 International Electoral Awards Ceremony held in Gaborone, Botswana on Friday (October 3).

Wimal Weerawansa arrives at Tangalle police

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrived at the Tangalle Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau for a statement to be recorded this morning.

Sevangala sugar factory to be turned into a public-private partnership: Deputy Minister

The Sevangala sugar factory is to be converted into a public-private partnership in order to make the maximum use of the available resources of the entity, Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe told Parliament today.

Gammanpila appears before Bribery Commission

Udaya Gammanpila, leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya and former Member of Parliament, appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning.

IMF reaches staff-level agreement with Sri Lanka on fifth review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s reform program under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

Former envoy warns: ’This rally won’t last forever’

Gold fever has gripped the globe once again. The metal that built empires and calmed crises has smashed through $4,000 an ounce, its highest level in history — the boldest surge since the 1970s.

Bribery DG’s wife worked for Arjuna Mahendran : MP

The opposition yesterday came out with yet another serious allegation against Committee to Investigate Allegations on Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Director General Ranga Dissanayake stating that his wife had worked for one time Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran.

Preschooler drowns during swimming lesson

A 5-year-old child studying at a private school in Mirihana died after drowning during a swimming lesson.

Israel and Hamas agree to Gaza ceasefire and return of hostages

Israel and Hamas said they had agreed to a long-awaited ceasefire and hostage deal, the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end a war in Gaza that has killed more than 67,000 people and reshaped the Middle East.

Vehicle imports surge – Less takers

Vehicle importers have reported a slowdown in demand for new vehicle purchases following a surge in imports over the past several months. They said the influx of vehicles brought in to meet pent-up demand after years of restrictions has now led to a cooling-off period, as the initial rush of buyers have subsided.

2024 G.C.E. (O/L) re-exam results released

The Department of Examinations has announced that the re-examination results of the 2024 G.C.E. (Ordinary Level) Examination have been released.