No degree, No mic: China silences unqualified influencers
In a move that could reshape online content creation, China has introduced a new rule requiring influencers to have official qualifications before discussing “sensitive” subjects such as medicine, law, education, or finance online. The new influencer law, which came into…
Rain expected in some areas today
Weather forecast for Thursday: A few showers may occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northern and North-western provinces today. Strong winds of about 50-60 kmph can be expected at times over the Western slopes of the central hills and in…
Video emerges of passenger assaulting SriLankan Airlines crew mid-air
A video circulating on social media shows a tense mid-air incident aboard SriLankan Airlines flight UL266 from Riyadh to Colombo on October 26, where crew members are seen attempting to restrain a Saudi Arabian passenger who allegedly assaulted them. According…
Lawyer arrested for aiding ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder suspect
Police have arrested a female lawyer on charges of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. Police said the suspect, who is a practicing attorney-at-law, is accused of assisting Ishara Sewwandi — a key suspect in the…
Presidential Media Awards to be held on November 11
All arrangements have been finalized to hold the Presidential Media Awards 2025 at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre in Colombo on November 11 The awards ceremony aims to recognize and appreciate the contribution of Sri Lankan journalists and media…
Woman remanded for attempting to enter Court with a fake Gun
A woman who attempted to enter the Avissawella Magistrate’s Court premises carrying a fake pistol has been remanded until November 4, following her arrest and court appearance today (28). According to reports, the woman, identified as Deepika Mudali Herath, also…
Sri Lanka records 35 imported malaria cases in 2025 – one fatal
Thirty-five malaria cases were reported in Sri Lanka up to September 2025, with one fatality recorded, according to Dr. Indiwari Gunaratne, Community Physician of the Anti-Malaria Campaign. She said that 83% of the patients were men, and 80% were Sri…
Two Airlines commence Direct Winter Flights to Mattala
Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) welcomed two new international carriers this week, marking a major boost for Sri Lanka’s southern aviation and tourism sectors ahead of the 2025–2026 winter season. Red Wings Airlines, Russia Red Wings Airlines, one of Russia’s…
‘Woman not allowed to travel abroad alone’: SLBFE clarifies viral airport video
A video circulating on social media showing a conversation between a Sri Lankan woman and an official of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) at Bandaranaike International Airport is from 2023, according to SLBFE Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe. He…
Secured Transactions Register (STR) soft-launched
The Secured Transactions Register (STR) was soft-launched at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, marking a new era in enabling collateral-based lending using movable and intangible assets such as equipment, inventory, crops, and intellectual property. Developed by the Credit Information…