Nelu flower blooms at Horton Plains for first time in 12 years
A rare blooming of the ‘Nelu flower’ has been reported at the Hortain Plains National Park. It is reported that the blooming has taken place after a period of 12 years at the tourist attraction. Strobilanthes (Nelu flower) is a…
International gold prices hit a record high
International gold prices extended their upward trend during the Asian trading session on Monday, breaking through the $3,900-per-ounce barrier for the first time and reaching a new high. According to GoldPrice.Org, gold futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange hit…
UN extends Human Rights mandate on Sri Lanka
The Resolution A/HRC/60/L.1/Rev.1 on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights (HR) in Sri Lanka has been adopted at the United Nations (UN) HR Council in Geneva. In a statement, the UN Human Rights Council said it has decided to extend…
36-year-old woman arrested over Gampola accident killing 3 mothers
Police investigations reveal that a 36-year-old woman was behind the wheel of a car that was involved in an accident in Gampola yesterday, in which three elderly women were killed. According to the Police, the woman, with a learner’s permit,…
23 year old arrested with foreign-made pen gun in Nagoda
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in the Aluththanayamagoda area in Nagoda for the possession of a foreign-manufactured pen gun and several ammunition rounds, police said. The arrest was made on the evening of October 6 following a tip-off received…
Two found hacked to death in Hungama
Police have launched an investigation into a double murder reported early Tuesday (Oct. 7) from the Wadigala area in Ranna, within the Hungama Police Division. According to police, a man and a woman were found hacked to death inside a…
Weather today: Thundershowers after 1 PM
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in…
Instagram is launching its own Oscars for creators : Rings
Instagram, the Meta-owned photo and video platform, is launching Instagram Rings, a new program meant to celebrate the creativity of its more than three billion monthly active users. But of those three billion users, only 25 will receive Rings, with…
Major visa update from Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia confirmed that holders of all types of visas may perform Umrah while in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the measure comes as part of its efforts to streamline…
Mahinda Rajapaksa should be hanged : Fonseka
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka launched a scathing attack on former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, accusing him of corruption, betrayal, and misuse of state property, while declaring that according to the Constitution, Rajapaksa “deserves death by hanging.” Commenting on a statement issued…