Philippines ex-leader Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings

Philippine police have arrested former president Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over his deadly ’’war on drugs’’.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to break ground for Sampur solar project

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is expected to visit Sri Lanka early next month will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the ground mounted solar project in Sampur in the Eastern Province, Daily Mirror learns.

Rosy to contest for CMC?

Former Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake is planning to contest for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) under the UNP banner.

Sri Lanka among countries with lowest terror threats in the world

The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has published the annual Global Terrorism Index 2025, in which Sri Lanka ranked 100th with a score of zero and was classified as a country with «no impact» of terrorism.

Excise to introduce budget liquor to counter ‘Kasippu’

In a bid to attract over 40% of the country’s illicit liquor drinkers into a much safer drinking culture the Department of Excise is mulling to introduce a new ‘quarter’ bottle with a lesser strength of arrack for an affordable price to match ‘Kasippu’, the Daily Mirror learns.

Musk blames X outage on cyberattack

Social media platform X went down intermittently on Monday, with owner Elon Musk blaming an unusually powerful cyberattack.

SriLankan Airlines flies high with women in command on International Women’s Day

Flight UL 404 to Bangkok took off with an inspiring crew in the cockpit as SriLankan Airlines operated the journey with an all-female team.

Foreign investors in focus as Invest Sri Lanka 2025 set to kick off in March

The highly-awaited Invest Sri Lanka Capital Market Investor Forum 2025 is set to take place on March 27 and 28, 2025, in Colombo, to woo foreign investors.

Woman arrested for Rs. 45 million fraud

A woman who defrauded several individuals and collected more than Rs. 45 million by promising attractive interest payments was arrested by Hatton Police.

President awards 'Sri Sannas Patra'...

The ceremonial awarding of the ’Sri Sannas Patra’ to the newly appointed Supreme Mahanayaka Thera of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithree Moorthi Maha Nayaka Thera was held today at the BMICH under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Pix by Jayamal Chandrasiri

Sri Lanka’s women boxers left stranded after Serbia visa setback

Sri Lanka’s top female boxers were left frustrated and disappointed after failing to obtain visas to travel to Serbia for the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship in Nis, which commenced on Saturday March 9.

Head-on collision injures nine, including three students

At least nine persons, including three students were injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a lorry near the Manchikade junction on the Minuwangoda-Kurunegala road in Nalla.

Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance will be amended soon: President

The amendments to Sections 41 and 42 of the Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance will be introduced soon ensuring the formal establishment of the Sangha Council, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Special trains from Colombo Fort to Badulla, KKS during school vacation

Sri Lanka Railways has planned to operate four special trains in line with the school vacation and Sri Pada pilgrimage season, starting from Wednessday (12).

Two-month old infant abandoned on the roadside

A two-month-old male infant who had been abandoned by the roadside at Devagoda in Madampe off Ambalangoda was recovered by Ambalangoda Police this morning.

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COPF questions conduct of Sri Lanka Insurance Company

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) questioned the conduct of Sri Lanka Insurance Company (SLIC) and thereby took the insurance regulator to task for this failure.

Sporting declaration or committing hara-kiri?

S. Thomas’ College regained the Rt. Hon. D.S. Senanayake Memorial Shield after six years - winning the 146th Battle of the Blues encounter by five wickets on Saturday courtesy of what has been widely described as a ’sporting declaration’ from their arch rivals Royal College.

Suspect remanded over false information on Ishara Sewwandi

A suspect who was arrested for allegedly misleading the police and providing false information regarding the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case, was remanded till 24, March by Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela today.

New education reforms to be launched in 2026: PM

New education reforms will be launched in 2026 and the process of preparing for it will take place in 2025, Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Showers above 75mm on the cards, strong winds forecast

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory predicting showers across multiple regions of the country, with fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75mm expected in several provinces.

Rohingya refugees protest...

A group of Rohingya refugees staged a protest outside the UN Headquarters in Thunmulla today, appealing for urgent humanitarian support and long-term solutions. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Hundreds of flights cancelled as strikes hit German airports

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Germany as airport workers stage a nationwide strike over pay, posing a major disruption for air travellers.

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Children vulnerable in many schools due to low-quality buildings: MP

Children in many schools are vulnerable to disasters due to the poor quality of buildings, a government MP told Parliament today.

Four leopards killed in Nuwara Eliya within 68 days

Nuwara Eliya has witnessed the deaths of four leopards in just 68 days, according to officials from the Wildlife Conservation Department.

Deshabandu seeks court remedies to revoke arrest warrant

Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon, through his lawyer, has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order to revoke the arrest warrant issued by the Matara Magistrate’s Court.

Bring Tamil medium teachers from India: Opposition MP

’’Allow teachers from India to come and teach in Tamil medium in plantation schools, Opposition MP V. Radhakrishnan told Parliament today.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolts Afghanistan

The Economic Times News - An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolted Afghanistan on Monday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

Chamal Rajapaksa to contest LG elections

Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa has announced his candidacy for the upcoming Local Government Elections under the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) from the Hambantota District.