Weather today: Heavy falls about 100 mm
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy falls about 100 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa,…
“A Nation United – National Drive” – National Steering Council Convenes
The “Nation United -National Drive”, Steering Council convened for the first time today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Council was established to implement a national programme aimed at eradicating the drug…
Fire breaks out at row of shops in Ratmalana (Video)
A fire has broken out at a row of shops in Ratmalana, according to the Colombo Fire Brigade. Three fire trucks have been dispatched to the scene to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far, and firefighters…
Opposition MP seeks probe into Lakmali Hemachandra’s remark on court order
Opposition MP Kavinda Jayawardena has called for an inquiry into a statement made by Government MP Lakmali Hemachandra, who was captured on video telling officials not to implement a court order. The video, which went viral this week, shows…
Journalist shares new photo of fugitive ex-Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran
Senior journalist Uvindu Kurukulasuriya has released a recent photograph of former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, who remains wanted in connection with the Central Bank bond scam in Sri Lanka. Kurukulasuriya, who shared the photo on social media, said…
Indian PM expressed support for Sri Lanka’s education reform agenda – PM Harini
Press release : Sri Lanka PM’s office Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, today (Friday 17 October 2025) in New Delhi during her official visit to India. The discussions focused on strengthening…
Sri Lanka football shows progress with FIFA ranking jump
Sri Lanka has climbed to 193rd place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, marking a steady improvement in the national football team’s performance over the past year. According to FIFA’s updated list for October 2025, Sri Lanka now has 862.17…
New USD 100 million loan from ADB for SL health sector
Sri Lanka has signed an agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to borrow 100 million US dollars to develop the health sector. According to the Ministry of Finance, the agreement was signed by Secretary to the Ministry of Finance,…
Court action on 10 Sri Lankan athletes missing after 2022 Commonwealth Games in UK
The Colombo Chief Magistrate, Asanga S. Bodaragama, today (17) issued an overseas travel ban on ten Sri Lankan athletes who reportedly failed to return to the country after participating in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom. According to…
BYD to recall more than 115,000 vehicles over safety concerns
Chinese automaker BYD will recall more than 115,000 Tang and Yuan Pro electric vehicles because of design defects and potential battery safety risks, China’s market regulator said Friday. According to the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the recall covers…