Dutch court orders Meta to change Facebook and Instagram timeline settings
A Dutch court on Thursday ordered Meta Platforms to give Facebook and Instagram users an easier way to choose a timeline that shows posts in chronological order rather than being shaped by algorithms that track their activity and interests. The…
Man found dead after alleged casino losses in Colombo
A 45-year-old man from Kandy was found dead in a luxury hotel in Colombo linked to a casino, authorities confirmed Thursday. Police said the man had checked in several days earlier. Hotel staff alerted police after noticing his room remained…
Showers expected in a few areas of Sri Lanka today
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today. According to the Department of Meteorology, mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere on the island. Fairly strong winds of…
RBI proposes Indian Rupee lending to Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka
India’s central bank has moved to expand the international role of the Indian rupee, allowing banks to lend and settle trade in the currency with neighbors Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan. The Reserve Bank of India said that authorized dealer…
Bronze for Nuwan India Gamage at World Para Athletics Championships!
Sri Lanka’s Nuwan India Gamage produced a superb leap of 6.46m in the Men’s T44 Long Jump to win bronze at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. The post Bronze for Nuwan India Gamage at World Para Athletics…
GCE O/L exam 2025 : Important Notice for Students
The deadline to submit applications for the GCE Ordinary Level Examinations 2025 (midnight October 9) will not be extended under any circumstances. The post GCE O/L exam 2025 : Important Notice for Students appeared first on Newswire.
ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Points Table
In a dominant display on Thursday, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash. Pakistan were bowled out for 129 in 38.3 overs, thanks largely to Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. Chasing 130, Bangladesh reached…
Plastic drinking and feeding bottles : New regulations announced
Sri Lanka will make it mandatory for all reusable plastic bottles and polymer-based feeding bottles to carry Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification from April 1, 2026, under a new directive issued by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). According to the…
Indian national arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA
A 23-year-old Indian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle in a stock of illicit cigarettes. Police Narcotics Bureau’s airport unit said its officers carried out a raid at the arrivals terminal on Wednesday…
Greta Thunberg among activists detained as Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla
Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla of boats attempting to break the blockade of Gaza and detained hundreds of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The flotilla, organized by the Global Sumud coalition, set sail with…