Eastern terminal port jetty extended, future plans revealed

The jetty at the Eastern Terminal has been extended to 700 metres, with plans to further extend it to 1,000 metres, All Ceylon Ports General Employees Union General Secretary Niroshan Gorakanage said.

CAASL boosts search and rescue capabilities

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is boosting the country’s search and rescue (SAR) preparedness through enhanced inter-agency coordination and capacity-building initiatives, ensuring timely and effective responses to aviation emergencies within Sri Lanka’s Search and Rescue Region.

Two former top officials arrested over corruption allegations

A former General Manager of Sri Lanka Railways and a former Executive Director of the Sri Lanka State Engineering Corporation were arrested this morning by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption on alleged corruption charges.

IHPL Chaos: Cricketers held hostage by hotel staff in Srinagar

The Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL), a T20 cricket tournament taking place in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, involving local, national, and international players, has encountered significant challenges. Some players are stranded at a local hotel, and reports suggest that organisers have fled the Valley.

Ravi K to come up with proposals for budget

Opposition MP Ravi Karunanayake is to present some budget proposals to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake before Friday.

Largest supermoon of the year to be visible tonight

The Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies has announced that a supermoon will be visible tonight, appearing noticeably larger and brighter than a regular full moon.

Opposition organises pre and post-budget workshops for its MPs

The opposition has organised pre and post-budget workshops for its MPs, Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilaka said today.

Suspect dies in police custody in Mahiyangana

A 46-year-old suspect, arrested on two court-issued warrants, fell ill while in the custody of Kandeketiya Police and died after being transferred from Kandeketiya Divisional Hospital to Mahiyangana Base Hospital on Sunday night (November 2).

Vatican’s Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations of the Holy See, arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago.

Woman who obstructed cops further remanded

The woman captured in a viral social media video obstructing and verbally abusing police officers on traffic duty in Udugampola has been further remanded until November 10.

Sajith Premadasa leaves for India

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa left for India today on an official three-day visit.

Police arrest 738 in special operation

The Police have arrested a total of 738 suspects during a special operation conducted yesterday, including 12 individuals directly linked to drug trafficking and other criminal activities.

Powerful 6.3 quake kills at least 10 in Afghanistan, scores injured

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e Sharif early on Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring about 260, authorities said, with the death toll likely to rise.

Two arrested for verbally abusing a Bhikkhuni

Wattala Police have arrested two men for allegedly acting in a disorderly manner and verbally harassing a Bhikkhuni near the Rathnawali Temple in Kerawalapitiya, Wattala.

‘Wana Surakuma’ unit launched to protect Sri Lanka’s forests

The Ministry of Environment today inaugurated the Wana Surakuma Joint Operations Unit to safeguard the country’s precious natural forests.

Another girl engaged in higher studies commits suicide

The Galaha police have initiated a formal investigation of the death of a female student of Bellwood Aesthetic Studies Institute in Gampola whose body was found hanging from roof of a hostel on Saturday evening(01)

Six companies given green light to cultivate cannabis: Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera

Six companies have been given the green light to cultivate cannabis and had been given 66 acres for the project, a prominent monk said over the week end.

Proposal to extend school hours up to 4.30pm : PM

There is proposal to extend school hours until 4.30 pm, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya revealed over the week end.

Where Adam first stepped - A story Sri Lanka must tell!

It is an ancient belief that Adam was the first human on Earth, and he was sent down by God because he disobeyed His command. While Adam asked for forgiveness, some believe that God also wanted him to begin humanity on Earth. Although Adam was shocked, God decided to send him to a place that had the closest resemblance to Heaven.

Thousands of families still use open areas instead of toilets

Despite Sri Lanka’s impressive progress in hygiene and sanitation, more than 13,000 families still defecate in open areas such as forests and beaches, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.

World awaits landmark US Supreme Court decision on Trump’s tariffs

What may be the biggest battle yet in Donald Trump’s trade war is about to begin.

Nearly half of Sri Lanka’s Railways journeys delayed in 2024

The audit of the Department of Sri Lanka Railways for 2024 revealed that 49 per cent of train journeys (58,693 trains) were delayed last year, highlighting serious issues in the punctuality of train operations.

India clinch historic first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title

Deepti Sharma and Shafali Verma guided India to a historic 52-run victory over South Africa which saw the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 hosts lift the trophy for the first time.

Government revenue climbs by nearly 25% in 1H, driven by tax reforms and vehicle imports

The government’s fiscal position strengthened significantly in the first half of 2025, with total revenue excluding grants climbing by 24.8 percent to Rs. 2,321.7 billion from Rs. 1,860.6 billion in the same period last year.

Vehicle import surge pushes September current account into deficit 

Sri Lanka’s external sector performance weakened in September 2025, with the country slipping into a monthly current account deficit after maintaining surpluses for eight straight months.

India beat South Africa to win first Women’s Cricket World Cup title

India have won by 52 runs. They have won the Women’s World Cup for the first time!

Verma, Sharma help India post 298-7 in Women’s World Cup final

Half-centuries by Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma helped India post a competitive 298-7 against South Africa in the Women’s World Cup final in Mumbai on Sunday.

Only 47% of inter-provincial buses inspected – Audit reveals gaps in quality checks

The audit report of the National Transport Commission (NTC) for the year ended 31 December 2024 has revealed significant shortcomings in the inspection of inter-provincial passenger transport services.

Four women, including Sri Lankan refugee, drown while playing at Chennai beach

Four women were washed ashore at Chennai’s Ennore beach on Friday while playing with the waves. One of them were a Sri Lankan refugee.

31 youths arrested with drugs at Mirihana concert

Thirty-one youths who attended a music concert in the Kimbulawala area, Mirihana, were arrested for possessing drugs, police said.