Disease spreading among monkeys in Polonnaruwa

Wildlife officials have reported that a disease is spreading among monkeys in the Polonnaruwa and Giritale areas, raising concerns about the possible risk of transmission to humans.

Child Abuse Bill aims to protect all children, not target teachers: PM

The Child Abuse Bill is not a law amended to target schools or teachers, but a broader amendment aimed at ensuring the safety and protection of all children in society, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Ranil meets MR at Tangalle

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe met his former political rival Mahinda Rajapaksa today at the latter’s residence in Tangalle.

Russia launches major drone, missile attack on Ukraine, still ongoing

Kyiv came under heavy drone and missile bombardment early on Sunday, in what independent monitors said was one of the biggest Russian attacks on the Ukrainian capital and surrounding region since the full-scale war began.

President to meet Sri Lankans living in Japan

At the invitation of the Government of Japan, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on an official visit to Japan, is scheduled to meet members of the Sri Lankan community residing in Japan this afternoon (28) in Tokyo.

Minister urges professionals to unite for national development

Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister and Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake highlighted that professionals must work together to contribute to the country’s development, stressing that no one can win alone.

Iran warned not to escalate tensions as UN sanctions reimposed

The UK, France and Germany have called on Iran not to escalate tensions and to instead pursue negotiations after UN sanctions were reinstated on Saturday.

Accountable health service to safeguard people’s well-being: Minister

A health service that ensures accountability to the people while safeguarding their well-being will be established across the country, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

World’s highest bridge opens to traffic in Guizhou, China

The world’s highest bridge opened to traffic in China on Sept 28, state media said, capping an engineering feat three years in the making and snatching the record from another bridge in the same province.

Namal opposes LGBTIQ tourism promotion, cites Sri Lanka’s rich heritage

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has voiced strong opposition to the government’s decision to promote LGBTIQ-focused tourism, saying the country’s natural beauty and cultural heritage are more than sufficient to attract visitors without highlighting issues of gender identity or sexual orientation.

UK government to guarantee £1.5bn JLR loan after cyber shutdown

The government will underwrite a £1.5bn loan guarantee to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in a bid to support its suppliers as a cyber attack continues to halt production at the car maker.

Boy killed by express train in Rambukkana

A 14-year-old boy died after being struck by an express train travelling from Badulla to Colombo Fort at the Tismalpola railway station in the Rambukkana police division.

Another monk succumbs to injuries after Melsiripura truck collapse

Another monk receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Kurunegala Base Hospital has passed away following the tragic collapse of a cable truck at the Na Uyana Aranya Senasana in Melsiripura.

Channa Jayasumana urges President to suspend LGBTIQ tourism project

Former Health Minister and medical professional Dr. Channa Jayasumana has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging him to immediately suspend a Sri Lanka Tourism initiative promoting LGBTIQ tourism.

Two suspects arrested over Rs. 6 million gold robbery in Ganemulla

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the assault and robbery of gold ornaments worth nearly Rs. 6 million, police said.

Iran recalls envoys to UK, France, Germany as UN sanctions reimposed

Iran has recalled its envoys to the United Kingdom, France and Germany for consultations, according to state media, after the three European countries triggered a mechanism reinstating the United Nations’ sanctions on the Islamic Republic for the first time in a decade.

Lorry transporting chickens hits wild elephant: driver injured, birds dead

A lorry transporting chickens to be slaughtered bumped into a wild elephant crossing the road at the Rideeella Forest Reserve on the Dambulla–Bakamuna highway.

31 dead, including women and children, in stampede at Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu

Thirty-one people, including women and children, are feared dead after a stampede broke out during Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s campaign rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur on Saturday. The incident forced the actor-turned-politician to temporarily pause his speech as several attendees fainted amid severe overcrowding.

President arrives in Japan

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived at Kansai International Airport in Osaka this morning (27), commencing his official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government.

Divorce rate drives rise in women-headed households

An academic has revealed that as many as 1.2 million families in Sri Lanka are headed by women, with the number steadily increasing due to the country’s high divorce rate.

Modernization project launched at Narahenpita Railway station

The project to modernize the Narahenpita Railway Station was officially launched today (27) under the “Dream Destination” program, implemented as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative.

Executive Presidency important, should not be scrapped in ad hoc manner: Law College Principal

Law College Principal Prasantha Lal de Alwis said that the Executive Presidency is important to maintain unity among different ethnic groups of the country and to keep foreign influences at bay.

Egyptian Ambassador meets Defence Secretary

The Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sri Lanka, Adel Ibrahim, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence yesterday (26 September).

Pakistan ‘won the war’ against India, PM Sharif tells UNGA

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, highlighting the human rights violations in Kashmir and Palestine and condemning terrorism, reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to peace and dialogue but vowed to resolutely defend the nation against any external aggression or India’s usurpation of water rights.

Asia Cup row: Suryakumar Yadav and Haris Rauf fined

India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf have been found guilty of breaching the International Cricket Council’s code of conduct at the ongoing Asia Cup in the UAE.

President Dissanayake meets US President Trump

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held a cordial discussion with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on the sidelines of a special dinner reception hosted by the US President.

Only two out of five people are computer-literate in Sri Lanka

Only two out of five people are computer-literate in Sri Lanka in 2024, with 64.1 per cent of Sri Lankans unable to use a computer, according to statistics released by the Department of Census and Statistics.

India edge Sri Lanka in Super Over after Nissanka’s heroics

After an Asia Cup dominated by one-sided contests, the final Super Four dead rubber turned into a thriller, as Sri Lanka came agonisingly close to chasing down India’s daunting 202/5. Pathum Nissanka’s sparkling century and Dasun Shanaka’s late blitz carried them to an identical total, forcing the contest into a Super Over.

A Weekend of Football and Cricket Thrills for Sri Lankans

Sports fans in Sri Lanka are set for a gripping weekend, with English Premier League action on Saturday followed by the grand finale of the Asia Cup 2025 T20 between India and Pakistan on Sunday night in Dubai.

President attends ceremony with Emmanuel Macron in New York

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the ceremony organised by the Government of France to mark the accession of 60 countries to the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement) held in New York.