10 FB users face CID probe over defamatory posts on Minister Wasantha
The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the circulation of false and defamatory social media posts targeting Minister W.A. Samarasinghe and his public relations officer, Nimodie…
Govt to take action over MPs claim on Easter Attack mastermind
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament today (Oct. 9) that legal action will be taken against a parliamentarian who allegedly released false information regarding remarks that were not made during a recent session of the Parliamentary Committee on High Posts….
Two child deaths in pools spark questions over safety and supervision
Two recent child deaths in swimming pools have raised serious concerns over safety standards and the lack of trained lifeguards at public and private facilities. In the first incident, an 8-year-old boy died after falling into the pool at the…
Nobel Prize in literature goes to Laszlo Krasznahorkai
Laszlo Krasznahorkai of Hungary will receive this year’s Nobel Prize in literature, the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday. Krasznahorkai won “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre” in the “midst of apocalyptic terror” that “reaffirms the power of art,” said Mats Malm, the Academy’s permanent secretary. The 71-year-old…
India’s pride jump in Global Innovation Index 2025
India’s innovation journey reached a new milestone in 2025 with the country rising to the 38th position in the Global Innovation Index (GII), assessed across 139 economies by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Over the past decade, India has…
Sri Lanka stun higher-ranked Turkmenistan in AFC Asia Cup qualifier
Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Turkmenistan in the first leg of the AFC Asia Cup 2027 qualifier held at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo on Thursday. Ranked 197th in the FIFA World Rankings, Sri Lanka overcame…
India and Qatar to finalise trade pact talks soon; FTA expected by mid-2026
India and Qatar will soon finalise the framework to launch negotiations for a free trade agreement, with a deal expected to be concluded by mid or third quarter of 2026, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed on Monday. Goyal…
PM Modi, President Putin Discuss Strengthening India-Russia Strategic Partnership Ahead of December Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday to discuss further strengthening the special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia, as well as preparations for President Putin’s visit to India in…
Harsha questions directive to remove “1990 Suwa Seriya” name and colour
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva today raised concerns over the alleged moves by the government to make changes to the 1990 Suwa Seriya free ambulance service. Addressing the Parliament today, MP de Silva said that instructions have been given to…
Retired Army Colonel among two arrested over foreign job scam
Two individuals, including a retired Army Colonel, have been arrested in connection with a large-scale foreign employment scam that defrauded nearly Rs. 20 million from job seekers by promising employment opportunities in several European countries. According to the Special Investigation…