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October 31, 2025

Prez warns rogue elements in police, armed forces

Launch of national anti-narcotics drive

4 mins

Two suspects arrested while trying to sell rare conch shells

Two suspects have been arrested in Divulapitiya for attempting to sell two Triton's Trumpet conch shells valued at Rs. 60 million.

1 mins

Trump meets Xi, says China will ease limits on rare earths

United States President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, with a warm handshake on Thursday after a sixyear gap.

1 mins

Eknaligoda case adjourned again for want of two more judges

The long-running case over journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda’s abduction and disappearance, was adjourned until 05 Decembe by the Colombo High Court’s Special Bench, presided over by Judge Sujeewa Nishshanka yesterday.

1 mins

Arbitrary transfers in health sector: Docs to launch strike

The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced that it will launch a countrywide trade union action today (31) in protest against what it calls the arbitrary transfer procedure being implemented for government doctors.

1 mins

SL among countries with fastest-growing elderly populations in Asia

... one in every four Sri Lankans expected to be aged 60 or above by 2040

1 mins

Doctors breach service bonds, costing state over Rs. 1. billion

The National Audit Office has revealed that doctors who have left the public service without settling their dues owe the state more than Rs. 1,277 million. According to a special audit report, the total amount outstanding as of October 31, 2024 includes unpaid bonds, fines, and loan advances.

1 mins

Correction

Apropos yesterday's lead story headlined ‘Deputy Speaker, too, gives up one fuel allowance’, we inadvertently quoted Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih as having said that he wouldn't forgo the fuel allowance granted to MPs.

1 mins

Police dragnet catches 796 lawbreakers

Police had arrested 796 individuals in operations conducted across the country on Wednesday (29), Police Media Spokesperson F.U. Wootler told The Island.

1 mins

HNB Assurance Wins Silver at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025 Awards

Breaking boundaries in brand storytelling, HNB Assurance proudly bagged a Silver at the Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025 Awards for its Virtual Avurudu Village campaign under the Digital Category.

1 mins

Former Ambassador Aryasinha appointed Executive Director of RCSS

Ambassador (Retd.) Ravinatha Aryasinha, former Foreign Secretary of Sri Lanka, has been appointed Executive Director of the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS).

1 mins

Korean NFS concludes four-year initiative enhancing Sri Lanka’s forensic drug analysis capacity

Korea’s National Forensic Service (NFS) has concluded a four-year initiative aimed at enhancing Sri Lanka's forensic drug analysis capacity, under the project titled “Strengthen Capacity Building of Forensic Drug Analysis in the Criminal Justice System in Sri Lanka (2021-2025).

2 mins

Lanka, China strengthen agricultural ties with focus on tea, coffee, and tobacco

Discussion with the Chinese delegation în progress at a Parliamentary Committee Room

1 mins

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5 mins

When our nights are stolen by noise

It is past midnight on yet another Saturday. Once again, the silence in the area has been shattered by pulsating music, turning the once-quiet space into a loud cacophony.

2 mins

Leading Sri Lanka's savings culture with innovation –NSB honoured with the prestigious International WSBI Award

\"This is not a savings account — it is a future in the making

5 mins

The Architecture of Excellence: How SLIIT built a culture of recognition

In higher education, what gets recognised gets repeated.

5 mins

Endane Biodiversity Corridor – Reuniting forest, rekindling life

In the lush green heart of Sri Lanka’s wet zone, where the songs of cicadas mingle with the distant rush of waterfalls, a remarkable story of restoration is quietly unfolding. The Endane Biodiversity Corridor, a pioneering initiative by Dilmah Conservation, stands today as a symbol of ecological healing and visionary stewardship — a bridge reuniting fragments of rainforest once divided by human hands.

2 mins

New Lankan HC to London presents his credentials to King Charles

Sri Lanka's newly appointed High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera, formally presented his Letter of Credence to King Charles III at a ceremonial event held at Buckingham Palace on 28 October 2025.

1 mins

SLS mark on water bottles mandatory from April 2026: CEA

The Central Environment Authority (CEA) has announced that from April 1, 2026, all plastic water bottles sold in Sri Lanka must carry the Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) Product Certification Mark, in line with a new directive issued by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA).

1 mins

Protein power safe to consume

In the world of nutrition and fitness the question often arises: is it safe to consume protein powder?

2 mins

Hayleys Mobility launches to redefine Sri Lanka’s transportation future

Hayleys Fentons Limited announced the launch of Hayleys Mobility, a new venture delivering cutting-edge new-energy vehicle solutions and infrastructure, supporting the country’s transition towards sustainable mobility.

2 mins

Aitken Spence shines at Top50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards with four prestigious wins

Aitken Spence PLC proudly announced a remarkable achievement at the 15th Top50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2025, hosted by Women in Management (WIM).

1 mins

Union Bank delivers LKR 1.2 Bn PBT for 9M 2025

Union Bank reported an impressive financial performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, reaffirming its position as one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing private commercial banks.

1 mins

US Federal Reserve decision seen as impacting local stocks

The CSE was indirectly impacted yesterday following an interest rate amendment by the US Federal Reserve Bank, resulting in both CSE indices reflecting mixed market reactions, analysts said.

1 mins

Lanka Rating Agency assigns 'A+ (f)' Stability Rating to Astrue Money Market Fund

Reflecting strong portfolio quality, prudent management, and investor confidence

2 mins

CEAT Kelani wins double honours at CNCI Achiever Awards 2025

CEAT Kelani Holdings, Sri Lanka’s largest manufacturer of pneumatic tyres, has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the 2025 CNCI Achiever Awards presented by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI), reaffirming its standing as one of the country’s foremost industrial enterprises.

1 mins

Monash–UCL partnership strengthens Australia–Sri Lanka education investment ties

Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Matthew Duckworth, highlighted the economic and strategic significance of education as a driver of bilateral relations between Australia and Sri Lanka, highlighting the Monash-UCL partnership as a model of transnational collaboration that continues to power Sri Lanka’s human capital development.

2 mins

MAS bag Division-D title

MAS Holdings defeated Hayleys 58-34 in the Division-D women's finals of the 33rd Mercantile Services Basketball Association League tournament held at the Royal College (Indoor) stadium.

1 mins

Norrie stuns Alcaraz for 'biggest win of career'

Briton Cameron Norrie described his upset of Carlos Alcaraz as \"the biggest win of my career\" as he reached the Paris Masters last 16 with a gritty comeback against the world number one.

2 mins

South Africa make historic leap into World Cup final

South Africa were led by Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp

2 mins

Wood, Ferdinands, Kandamby and Wijetunge towork with national side

Sri Lanka Cricket has clarified that the appointments of Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands as national batting and bowling coaches will not impact the continued roles of Thilina Kandamby and Piyal Wijethunge within SLC's coaching structure, and that each coach will link up with the men's national side on a \"rotational basis\".