Former Reparations DG Sepalika Saman Kumari granted bail

Sepalika Saman Kumari, former Director General of the Office for Reparations and current Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, was released on bail today.

Bombay High Court bars Shilpa Shetty from travelling to Sri Lanka

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty has once again been stopped from leaving the country. The Bombay High Court on Wednesday refused her request to travel to Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a YouTube event scheduled between October 25 and 29, citing pending fraud allegations worth Rs 60 crore.

Wildlife Office to be established at Mattala Airport

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a dedicated Wildlife Department office at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota.

Denmark to ban social media for under-15s to protect children from ’unleashed monster’

Denmark will ban social media for children under 15, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced, accusing digital platforms of “stealing our children’s childhood.”

Cabinet approves Rs. 3 Bn airfield facility at Rathmalana Airport

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the construction of a new airfield facility complex at the Colombo International Airport in Rathmalana.

BIA records 14% rise in flight traffic in first eight months

Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has recorded a 14.4 percent increase in flight traffic during the first eight months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Namal accuses government of not taking vote on resolution adopted at UNHRC

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa today accused the government of not taking a vote for the resolution adopted without a vote at the 60th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Ministry additional secretary arrested over alleged corruption

Saman Kumari, former Acting Director General of the Office for Reparations and current Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, was arrested today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Sri Lankan Swimmer Akalanka Among Australia’s Best

Akalanka Peiris, a Sri Lankan domiciled down under triumphed at the Australian National Short Course Swimming Championships 2025 and is likely to be the next big story of swimming in the island. In the process Peiris broke the Sri Lankan national record in the 100m Individual Medley with a time of 55.89 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 56.49 seconds.

MP Ravi Karunanayake raises Daily Mirror article in Parliament

MP Ravi Karunanayake today raised the Daily Mirror article titled “Threat of power cuts looms?” in Parliament, describing it as a national issue and urging the Power and Energy Minister to respond.

Ronaldo becomes first football billionaire with big Saudi contract

Cristiano Ronaldo’s football career has been a series of glittering firsts, from a record transfer to Real Madrid to scoring more competition goals than any man in history. He’s now notched up another huge win off the pitch: becoming the first billionaire player.

Move to ban planes flying over Parliamentary complex: Marikkar reveals

While revealing that there is a move to ban planes flying over the Parliamentary complex, Opposition MP S.M. Marikkar today urged the government to change this decision.

Supreme Court to hear Shani’s FR petitions over arrest in 2021

The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with three Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the arrest of former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara and two other former CID officers in 2021.

New number plates to include seven safety features: Bimal

The new vehicle number plates will include seven safety features and six features have already been accredited by the Moratuwa University, Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake said today.

Parliament to debate transferring of Police Commission powers to IGP

Tomorrow Parliament is to debate the move to transfer Police Commission powers to the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

US special envoy and Trump’s son-in-law to join Gaza peace talks in Egypt

US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner will join Gaza peace plan talks between Israeli and Hamas negotiators in Egypt on Wednesday.

Renowned singer and radio Actress Chandrani Gunawardana passes away

Renowned Sri Lankan singer, radio voice actress, and stage performer Chandrani Gunawardena has passed away at the age of 82.

Huge scam in driving licence printing: Minister

A huge scam has been uncovered in the printing of driving licences by a single private company for more than two decades, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today.

Controversial letter on LGBTQ tourism issued without consulting political authority: PM

In the wake of the controversy over promoting LGBTQ tourism in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman had issued a letter with regard to LGBTQ tourism without consulting the political authority.

CIABOC unveils digital case-file tracking system

In a landmark move to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in governance, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has launched a digital Case-File Tracking System to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of handling bribery and corruption cases in Sri Lanka.

Gold surges past $4,000 an ounce as uncertainty fuels rally

The price of gold has hit a record high of more than $4,000 (£2,985) an ounce as investors look for safe places to put their money over concerns about economic and political uncertainty around the world.

At least 24 killed as paraglider drops bombs at Myanmar Buddhist festival

A paramotor attack on a festival and protest in central Myanmar has killed at least 24 people and wounded 47 others, a spokesperson from the exiled National Unity Government told BBC Burmese.

AIIB provides USD 52 Mn to strengthen Sri Lanka’s power grid

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a loan agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka to support the Kerawalapitiya–Port L Second Transmission Line Project, under which it will provide USD 52 million in sovereign-backed financing. The funding aims to enhance Sri Lanka’s power transmission capacity and unlock the country’s renewable energy potential, contributing to sustainable development.

Opposition raises concerns over recent police transfers

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today registered his strong protest in Parliament claiming that the government has transferred the powers of the Police Commission over police transfers to the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

425 women jailed during this year: PM

Some 425 women have been convicted and sent to jail from January 1 to August 31 this year, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

Opposition MPs urge for action on privilege issues without delay

Opposition Members of Parliament including Rohana Bandara and Jagath Withana today called for action on the privilege issues raised by them in Parliament several days ago.

Major US airports see delays as government shutdown hits air travel

US air travellers are experiencing a second day of flight delays and cancellations, as the government shutdown causes a worsening shortage of air traffic controllers.

RTI appeal filed over refusal to disclose President’s domestic travel costs

A YouTuber who has consistently sought information relating to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s domestic travel costs, has submitted an appeal to the Right to Information (RTI) Commission, challenging the decision of the Presidential Secretariat’s Designated Officer to reject his information.

Ten women conceive as sperm bank brings hope

The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has produced encouraging results with ten women successfully conceiving through the facility’s services, hospital officials said.

Police warn public against rising online financial frauds

The Sri Lanka Police have issued an urgent warning to the public about the growing number of financial frauds being committed through social media platforms, particularly on Telegram, WhatsApp, and other online groups.