Youth arrested with over 350,000 narcotic tablets in Vavuniya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Vavuniya Police have arrested a suspect in possession of 359,000 narcotic tablets concealed within a consignment of dried fish unfit for human consumption. The arrest was made f... Read More

US government shutdown likely to end this week: White House adviser

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The 20-day United States federal government shutdown is likely to end this week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday (Oct 20). "I think the Schumer shutdow... Read More

'May this Deepavali guide us toward wisdom that will sprout seeds of economic revival and reconciliation' - PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- In her message for the 2025 Deepavali Festival, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya notes that Deepavali signifies the triumph of light over darkness and comes at a time when S... Read More

Second and third year Agri Faculty students of Ruhuna University directed to vacate the premises

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A clash has erupted between second-year and third-year students of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Ruhuna. To control the situation, the university administratio... Read More

Three dead, over 100 families affected due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Three individuals have died due to disasters caused by the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting various parts of the island, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) state... Read More

Three including police constable remanded for sheltering Ishara Sewwandi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Three individuals, including a police constable, who were arrested for allegedly aiding Ishara Sewwandi, a key suspect in the 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder case, by helping her eva... Read More

Driving License fee at BIA increased from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15,000

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The government has decided to increase the fee for obtaining a driving license issued at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15,000. Clarifying th... Read More

Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of Deduru Oya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas of Deduru Oya valley due to heavy rainfall catchment areas. Accordingly, residents of low-lying ... Read More

Several reservoirs overflowing due to heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Fourteen major tanks across the country are overflowing due to prevailing heavy rainfall, the Department of Irrigation said. Director of Irrigation (Water Management) H.M.P.S.D.... Read More

Indonesian students stage protest as President Prabowo marks a year in office

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Indonesian students protested in Jakarta on Monday (Oct 20) as President Prabowo Subianto completed a year in office, two months after violent demonstrations nationwide, with one... Read More

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