Month: October 2025
Eleven people killed after tourist plane crashes in Kenya
The plane was en route to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Officials said there were no survivors. Eleven people have been killed after...
Teen pregnancies and sexual exploitation of children on the rise, warns NCPA
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has reported a disturbing surge in child abuse cases in Sri Lanka during the first nine months...
Uniform controversy: Nurses’ Association hits out at Minister’s remarks
The Sri Lanka Nurses’ Association (SLNA) has condemned a statement by Minister Vijitha Herath, which appeared to endorse modifications of nursing uniforms to...
Former Sri Lankan minister Hizbullah loses millions in international gold scam
A Ghanaian court has granted bail to eleven Ghanaian nationals accused of defrauding former Sri Lankan Minister and Governor M. L. A. M....
Vehicle prices likely to rise after 2026 Budget
The Sri Lanka Vehicle Importers’ Association says that vehicle prices could rise significantly across all categories following the presentation of the 2026 Budget,...
Nugegoda mass rally set for Nov. 21 as Opposition launches “Maha Jana Handa” sans SJB
A coalition of opposition parties, including the United National Party (UNP), Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), National Freedom...
Cameroon re-elects world’s oldest president
The world’s oldest president has again won the vote in Cameroon, despite violent clashes ahead of the election. Paul Biya, 92, who has...
Sri Lanka Cricket invites nominations for new selection committee
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially opened nominations for positions on its National Team Selection Committee, signalling potential changes to the panel currently...
Concerns grow over secretive multi-billion-rupee double cab tender
Former chair of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Dr. Charitha Herath has publicly challenged the Government’s decision to procure 1,775 brand-new four-wheel-drive...
Former BASL president slams ‘childish’ police conduct
Former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and Saliya Peiris (PC), has criticized the Sri Lanka Police for publicly questioning...
