Seven arrested over child’s drowning in swimming pool in Nugegoda

Mirihana Police have arrested seven individuals, including the assistant principal of the International school, in connection with the tragic death of a five-year-old child who drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel in the Nugegoda area.

Over 50,000 tri-forces personnel deserted; authorities intensifies arrests

The Defence Ministry and Police have stepped up operations to arrest and take action against over 50,000 tri-forces members, including officers, who have left the service or are absent without official leave (AWOL), the Daily Mirror learns.

“Stop the media show; divulge mastermind now”- Easter attack victims tell Govt.

In what would be a real twist in the tale, discussions in Parliament yesterday (09) revealed that the main conspirator behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks has been identified prompting victims of the carnage to demand proper action instead of mere media shows.

Government reshuffles Cabinet ahead of Budget — Key Ministerial appointments announced

The Sri Lankan government has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle to accelerate its 2026 development goals.

Tsunami warning for Philippines and Indonesia after 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Mindanao

A tsunami warning has been issued for the Philippines and neighbouring regions of Indonesia after a powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit the region on Mindanao on Friday morning.

SJB working committee approves move to work with UNP

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) working committee and the management committee have approved a resolution to work with the United National Party (UNP), Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in a statement.

IMF sets priorities ahead of Budget 2026

The IMF hailed Sri Lanka’s stronger growth and rising reserves, yet cautioned that the country’s recovery depends on delivering tough reforms in energy, SOEs and debt restructuring.

South Africa’s De Klerk stuns India in Women’s World Cup thriller

Nadine de Klerk produced a lower-order masterclass with an unbeaten 84 to steer South Africa to a three-wicket win over India in their Women’s World Cup thriller on Thursday.

Tesla investigated over self-driving cars driving on wrong side of road

Tesla is being investigated by the US government after reports the firm’s self-driving cars had broken traffic laws, including driving on the wrong side of the road and not stopping for red lights.

Pope Leo invokes criticism of Trump’s policies in first major document

Pope Leo made an urgent plea for the world to help immigrants in his first major document, which was released on Thursday and invoked one of the late Pope Francis’ strongest criticisms of U.S. President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies.

How has Sri Lanka destroyed Matheesha Pathirana?

Having played in the most competitive franchise cricket league in the world - the Indian Premier League (IPL) even before his debut for Sri Lanka national team, Matheesha Pathirana was primed to be the next big thing in Sri Lankan pace bowling history, but fast forward two years he finds himself in a situation where he’d be incredibly lucky to be included in the squad for TWO World Cup.

CSE rebounds with robust turnover: banking counters lead gains

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) opened on a positive note, recovering from yesterday’s decline and providing fresh momentum to the market. The ASPI gained 76.75 points (+0.35%) to 22,174.74, driven by a robust turnover of LKR 13.30 Bn.

Digital eye strain on the rise among working adult

Health experts warn that cases of computer vision syndrome (CVS), also known as digital eye strain, are on the rise among adults aged 20 to 45. The increase is linked to more people working from home and studying online, a trend that expanded significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nobel Prize in literature awarded to Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in literature to Hungarian novelist and screenwriter Laszlo Krasznahorkai.

Court warns public servants to be “disciplined and honest”; fake director sentenced

A man who had posed as veteran film director Somaratne Dissanayake, promising young women opportunities in cinema and television, and who was found guilty of committing sexual abuse and financial fraud, was today sentenced to eight months’ rigorous imprisonment with hard labour, suspended for ten years, by Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama.

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.