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Tornado kills one, injures four near French capital

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A tornado tore through districts north of Paris on Monday (Oct 20), toppling three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authori... Read More


Level 2 landslide warnings issued to residents of five districts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to residents of multiple areas in five districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. Accordingly, landslide ... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The prevailing low-level atmospheric disturbance to the east of Sri Lanka still persists and it is likely to develop into a low pressure area within the next 24 hours, according ... Read More


Sri Lanka ranked 7th among best countries for food in the world 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Sri Lanka has been recognized for its exceptional culinary delights, ranking 7th for the world's best food in 2025, according to Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. Wi... Read More


No decision to remove vehicle pass logos of lawyers and doctors - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has not taken any decision to remove the identification badges (vehicle pass logos) displayed on the vehicles of ... Read More


Shooting incident reported in Hikkaduwa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A shooting has taken place targeting a house in Mawathagama, Hikkaduwa, police stated. It has been reported that two unidentified individuals arrived on a motorcycle and carried... Read More


Easter attacks: Court extends injunction on ex-Army Intelligence Officer's arrest

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The Court of Appeal has extended until November 11 the interim injunction issued preventing the arrest of former Army Intelligence Officer Colonel K. S. Maddumage without consult... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation climbs to 2.1% in September

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.1% in September 2025, compared to 1.5% in August 2025, according to the... Read More


Coconut plantations in Puttalam affected by caterpillar outbreak

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A large number of coconut plantations have been severely affected by a coconut caterpillar outbreak that is spreading in several plantations in the Puttalam District. Accordingl... Read More


Train services on up-country line continue to be disrupted

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Sri Lanka Railways announced that train services from Colombo on the up-country line will operate only up to Rambukkana, while trains from Badulla will operate only up to Peraden... Read More