Armed attacks in Mexico leave 24 dead, including 12 police

Three separate armed attacks in Mexico on Monday left at least 24 people dead, including a dozen police officers, authorities said about the latest violence to hit regions plagued by drug trafficking.

Kremlin breaks silence on Putin ’Cardiac Arrest’, ’Body Double’ rumors

The Kremlin dismissed reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has suffered a cardiac arrest, foreign media reported.

UN celebrates 78th Anniversary with Saudi Arabia’s pioneering int’l contributions

The United Nations celebrates its seventy-eighth anniversary On Tuesday, October 24. Saudi Arabia participates as an active member of the international community in the various tasks within the organization’s work.

400 wild elephants dead this year

The wildlife department has reported that a total of 400 wild elephants have died this year.

Sri Lanka bag two Gold Medals in Hangzhou

Sri Lanka won two Gold Medals on the third day of the Fourth Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China today.

Lawyer suspended for eight-month for professional misconduct

The Supreme Court today issued a rule suspending a lawyer from practicing as an Attorney-at-Law for a period of eight months for professional misconduct. This is for aiding Moulavi to record a part of the proceedings of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks using a mobile phone, contrary to the rules of the procedure of the PCoI.

Newly appointed envoys present credentials to President

Three newly appointed ambassadors to Sri Lanka handed over their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (24).

Bigg Boss Kannada contestant arrested for wearing tiger claw pendant

Varthur Santhosh was arrested on the sets of Bigg Boss Kannada on Sunday night after he allegedly wore a tiger claw pendant during the television reality show in India.

Eggs, chicken will be in surplus by next August: Amaraweera

A surplus of eggs and chicken is expected in the country by August next year, and it will be possible to export eggs to foreign countries, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Mathews replaces Pathirana in Sri Lanka World Cup squad

All-rounder Angelo Mathews has replaced injured seamer Matheesha Pathirana in the 15-man World Cup squad, with the International Cricket Council’s Event Technical Committee approving the change.

World’s oldest dog ever, Bobi, dies aged 31

Guinness World Records are saddened to learn of the death of Bobi, the world’s oldest dog ever.

Cabinet nod to establish Independent Parliamentary body to supervise conduct of MPs

The Cabinet approved a combined proposal by the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms to compile a code of conduct for parliamentarians in Sri Lanka and to establish an independent body for supervision.

Teachers’, principals’ protest teargassed

Police fired tear gas and used water cannons at the teachers’ and principals’ union members who staged a protest near Palam Thuna Junction in Pelawatta, police said.

Police fire shots during arrest operation near Central Mail Exchange in Colombo

Shots were fired during a police operation conducted by the Police Narcotics Bureau near D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha in Colombo to apprehend two individuals.

Sri Lanka out to retain perfect WC record against England

In 2019, England won the ICC Men’s World Cup final in a nerve-wracking fashion with a dramatic victory over New Zealand at the Lord’s in London. On their road to glory, they had suffered three defeats including one against Sri Lanka.

Electricity tariff increase shocks fuel stations

With the recent increase in the electricity tariff by 18 percent, there will be issues with running refueling stations in the future, the Petroleum Dealers’ Association (PDA) said.

Ultimatum for liquor manufacturers to pay outstanding taxes

The Finance Ministry has issued the final notice to liquor manufacturers to pay their outstanding taxes before the end of this month.

’Anti-Narcotic Command’ in the offing to combat influx of drugs: Sagala

An ’Anti-Narcotic Command’ will be established soon to combat the influx of drugs from foreign nations into Sri Lanka, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and President’s Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayaka said.

Medical degrees awarded by int’l universities recognized in Sri Lanka

The government has decided to accept the medical degrees awarded by internationally recognized universities as recognized medical degrees in Sri Lanka.

Compensation to farmers whose crops were damaged during Yala season

Cabinet approval has been granted to compensate the farmers who have been affected in the 2023 Yala season as a result of the inability to provide sufficient water due to bad weather conditions.

Defence Ministry removes two individuals from terrorism-related blacklist

The Ministry of Defense has taken action to remove the names of two individuals who had been blacklisted due to their alleged support for terrorism and related activities.

Cabinet approves visa-free entry for visitors from seven countries

The Cabinet has approved a pilot project that allows visa-free entry to visitors from seven countries, which includes India, China and Russia.

Arrest Keheliya, changing ministerial portfolio not enough: SF

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella should be arrested, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said today.

Beedi leaf import duty slashed from Rs.5,000 to Rs.250

The import duty of Rs. 5,000 charged for one kilo of imported beedi leaves has been reduced to Rs. 250, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Heavy showers today as well

Heavy showers of about 75mm are likely at some places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva Provinces and in most provinces of the island after 1 p.m., the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

National inflation decelerates to 0.8% in September

Sri Lanka’s national inflation rose 0.8 percent in September on a year-on-year basis (YoY), decelerating from 2.1 percent in August, as food prices declined and non-food prices rose at a slower pace.

Stolen ancient artefacts from Ukraine recovered in Spain

The Spanish authorities have seized Scythian jewellery worth €60m (£52m) they say was stolen from Ukraine.

If I had taken the sandal before touching the neck: Diana Gamage

State Minister Diana Gamage yesterday expressed her intention to handle the situation if she had been given the opportunity to remove her sandal during the altercation with MP Sujith Sanjay Perera in the Parliament complex a few days ago.

Refrain from commenting on SL’s internal affairs

The Parliament’s Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security has recommended informing US Ambassador Julie Chung, urging her to refrain from making statements regarding the internal affairs of Sri Lanka in the future.

17 dead, many injured as two trains collide in Bhairab

At least 17 people are dead and many others have been injured after several carriages of the Egaro Sindhur Express overturned in a crash involving a freight train in Kishoreganj’s Bhairab.