Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala has reiterated that strict action will be taken against police officers found to have acted outside the law.

A student-led political movement has secured a historic victory in Serbia’s parliamentary elections, ending more than a decade of politicalContinue Reading The post Students achieve stunning Election victory in Serbia ap

The Attorney General has filed an indictment comprising 24 charges against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa before the Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar in connection with the Airbus transaction, the Colombo Chief Magistrate

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has thanked Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his congratulatory message following Lula’s victory in Brazil’s election, expressing hope for stronger bilateral

The Department of Immigration and Emigration will introduce an online appointment booking system for passport applications at five regional offices from October 29.

Edelweiss Air has resumed its winter flight operations to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), reconnecting Switzerland and Sri Lanka with three weekly flights for the winter season.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is set to introduce stricter regulations limiting national players to a maximum of three franchise cricketContinue Reading The post Maximum 2 overseas franchise leagues a year: SLC tightens rules

Around 25 Sri Lankan multi-day fishing vessels stranded near Indian waters have been granted permission to enter Indian territorial waters and seek shelter from Cyclonic Storm Arnab, following diplomatic intervention by

The Department of Meteorology has issued red-level severe lightning warnings for the Ampara and Batticaloa districts, while amber-level advisories haveContinue Reading The post Lightning warning issued for all 25 distric

The 10-day cultural festival features authentic Bavarian food, entertainment from Munich's Oompah Bavarian Band

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the African Union (AU), Nirmala Paranavitana, has presented her Letters of Credence to African Union CommissionContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s first woman Permanent Representative presents

Police have the authority to take mobile phones into custody and examine their contents during criminal investigations, subject to legal procedures and court orders, Police Spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police (A

Home electrical safety is something many people tend to overlook until an electrical fault or accident occurs. However, identifying potentialContinue Reading The post Is Your Home’s Electrical System Safe? KEVILTON’s ‘Ad

With a reported event budget of LKR 200 million, Naadagama Melbourne is being presented by its organisers as one ofContinue Reading The post Naadagama Melbourne: An Eight-Year Sri Lankan Musical Journey Reaches a Major I

The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (27), compared to Monday, with the US Dollar sellingContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD appeared first on Newswire.

FIFA is planning to provide approximately US$25 million in support for Sri Lankan football over the next four-year cycle, with infrastructure development, youth programmes and improvements to the national team among the

Sri Lanka’s total export earnings increased by 5.04% to US$13.61 billion during the first nine months of 2026, compared with US$12.96 billion in the same period last year, according to the Sri Lanka Export Development Bo

Sri Lankans woke up to stormy weather yesterday after a bout of rainfall experienced overnight, and experienced flash floods, water-logged areas and tree falls.

The Sri Lanka Army has evacuated 163 people belonging to 70 families affected by rising floodwaters in the Koorai areaContinue Reading The post Mannar floods: Army evacuates 163 people from 70 families to safety appeared

Swiss airline Edelweiss Air has resumed its winter flight operations to Sri Lanka, reconnecting Switzerland and Sri Lanka with threeContinue Reading The post Swiss airline Edelweiss Air resumes flights to Sri Lanka for w

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has emphasised the importance of compliance with judicial orders, following its contempt of court applicationContinue Reading The post Substandard medicine case: TISL welcomes

Offers special airfares as it returns to Sri Lanka after 11 years

ECONOMYNEXT -Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange opened higher on Tuesday, CSE data showed, with the benchmark All Share Price Index moving up 0.34 percent. The ASPI was up 66.28 points at 19,706.84, while the more liquid

To buy 1,632,113 ordinary voting shares constituting 29.46% of total issued ordinary voting shares of Standard Capital

An auction of 100,000 million rupees Treasury bills is due on October 28.

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 27 October 2026 Issued at 5.30 a.m. on 27 October 2026 by the Department of Meteorology The Severe Cyclonic Storm “Arnab” over the West central Bay of Bengal intensified into a ‘Very Severe Cyclonic

… ships declare ‘state of emergency’ by Shamindra Ferdinando Forty Iranian sailors from Iranian oil tankers stranded outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters have been repatriated. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath confirmed

SJB and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has sought international support to oppose the government’s proposed security laws. Premadasa convened a consultation with representatives of diplomatic missions and internation

The Supreme Court has declared null and void a presidential pardon granted by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to a man sentenced to 29 months in prison for failing to pay Rs. 1.74 million in maintenance arrears. In a judg

The Satyagraha launched at Viharamahadevi Park on 16 October, demanding the release of Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, has been temporarily suspended. Organisers said the decision had been taken following an assuran

A special investigation has been ordered to identify officials allegedly responsible for deliberately delaying the submission of documents required to secure Japanese assistance to arrest and extradite alleged organised

Tuesday 27th October, 2026 Former Minister A. H. M. Fowzie has published an apology in a government-controlled newspaper for having misused a state vehicle while in power. He has done so in compliance with a Supreme Cour

By Jehan Perera The Chemmani mass grave site has today become a focus of public concern in the North and a challenge to the government’s credibility among the Tamil people. After months of excavation and the recovery of

by Dr. M. M. Janapriya I first trained as a medical doctor at the university’s medical faculty, and then spent nine more years becoming a Specialist Surgeon. In our training, the senior surgeon, the boss, stands opposite

By Ifham Nizam Sri Lanka must turn its strategic position in the Indian Ocean into economic freedom, investment opportunities and greater diplomatic influence while safeguarding its sovereignty, Professor Patrick Mendis

Sri Lanka’s export sector posted its highest-ever monthly performance in September 2026, with total earnings surpassing $ 1.69 billion and reflecting a 17.23% year-on-year (YoY) growth driven by strong

Options under consideration include commercial collaboration. investment and potential disposal of part or all