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A total of 1,006 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (24).As part of the operation, 28,669 persons were subjected to inspection, the Police Media Division said.Police have identified 31 individuals directly linked to criminal activities while 601 suspects with outstanding warrants were arrested during the operation, police noted.According to the report, a total of 63 drunk drivers were apprehended while a further 20 reckless drivers and 4,364 persons who violated various other traffic offences were identified.According to police, island-wide…

Sri Lanka has been ranked the number one destination to visit in the month of October by global travel magazine Time Out which released its annual list of the world’s top travel spots for the month.Sri Lanka’s warm tropical climate, rich cultural heritage and natural landscapes have contributed to it being named the travel top destination by the magazine.The magazine highlighted Sri Lanka’s as a destination that offers “a little bit of everything” from golden beaches and hill-country hikes to ancient ruins and wildlife safaris.Türkiye is placed second while United States’ New Mexico has been ranked third in the list.Other…

Several Buddhist monks injured in the cable car accident at the Na Uyana Monastery (Nā Uyana Āranya Senāsanaya) at Pansiyagama in Melsiripura continue to receive treatment at the Kurunegala and Polgahawela hospitals.The accident reportedly occurred at around 9:00 p.m. yesterday (24), as the monks were returning to their meditation huts after completing a religious ceremony held at the offering ground (Pūjā Bhūmiya).At the time of the accident, 13 monks were inside the cable car. Among them, seven monks lost their lives.The injured monks were admitted to the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital and the Polgahawela Hospital for treatment.It is also reported that…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, urged world leaders to commit themselves wholeheartedly to building a safe world for future generations. The President stressed that nations must walk hand in hand, not apart.Speaking at the UN Headquarters in New York on the 25th morning Sri Lanka time, the President expressed deep concern over the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip. He called for an immediate ceasefire, the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid and the release of hostages by all parties, in line with agreements reached by the United Nations and other…

Defending champions India booked their spot in the Asia Cup final with a 41-run victory over Bangladesh.The win moves India, who are yet to lose a match, two points clear at the top of the table while also eliminating Sri Lanka, who have lost their first two matches in the Super Fours.Pakistan and Bangladesh, level on two points, face each other in the penultimate group match on Thursday, with the result determining who will join India in the final.Batting first in Dubai, opener Abhishek Sharma scored his second half-century in as many matches to kickstart India’s innings.He dominated an explosive…

Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite, collaboratively developed by the Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech), Japan, and the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies (ACCIMT), Sri Lanka, has been deployed into orbit at 2.20 p.m. today (19).The Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies in Moratuwa, has announced that the research satellite, named ‘BIRDS-X Dragonfly,’ is designed to conduct three space research missions.Importantly, BIRDS-X Dragonfly comes at no cost to Sri Lanka, the ACCIMT said. The project, conceived by former ACCIMT Director-General Eng. (Dr.) Sanath Panawennage as a Kyutech–ACCIMT collaboration, was supported by international partners based on Sri Lanka’s strategic and technical…

The Sri Lanka Army successfully conducted the 7th phase of the Multi-Disciplinary Medical Clinic for differently-abled, retired Veterans, and relatives of fallen War Heroes, at the Combat Training School, Ampara, on 19 September 2025. The initiative aimed to address the healthcare needs of Army veterans residing in the Eastern Province.Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Army, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.Organized under the supervision of the Directorate of Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation, the clinic catered to beneficiaries from the Ampara and Batticaloa districts, providing a wide array of medical services. These included assessments for long-term illnesses, occupational…

Sri Lanka’s pioneering tyre e-commerce platform, dsityreshop.com, backed by the trusted strengthof DSI Tyres, was honored with four awards at the prestigious SLIM DIGIS 2.5 Awards. Theserecognitions spotlight the platform’s innovative Pick-Up from Dealer model and data-driven,performance-focused campaigns.The Pick-Up from Dealer initiative is a first-of-its-kind omnichannel model in Sri Lanka, enablingcustomers to order online and conveniently pick up their tyres at authorized DSI Tyres dealers,combining digital convenience with trusted in-store service.At SLIM DIGIS 2.5, dsityreshop.com proudly secured two Category Best Awards (Silver):

Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has stated that the upcoming national budget will lay the foundation for the country’s development.He emphasized that the government intends to utilize the limited financial resources available for programs aimed at attracting investment and improving infrastructure.Dr. Fernando made these remarks while delivering a special statement on the forthcoming budget.

The global cricketing fraternity has expressed profound sorrow over the sudden demise of Suranga Wellalage, the father of young Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage, who was representing his country in the Asia Cup cricket tournament.Suranga Wellalage, a former cricketer himself, passed away on September 18 at the age of 54, reportedly due to a sudden heart attack. His passing occurred on the same day his son represented Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Group B match against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi.Many international cricketers have extended their condolences to Dunith and his family.Former Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi, who played a crucial innings…