The 20-day United States federal government shutdown is likely to end this week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Monday (Oct 20). MORE..
20 Oct 2025 (10:08 PM)
The government has decided to increase the fee for obtaining a driving license issued at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15,000. MORE..
20 Oct 2025 (8:28 PM)
Train operations along the upcountry main railway line continue to be disrupted due to a landslide that caused debris to fall onto the tracks and a train derailment near the Ihalakotte railway station. MORE..
20 Oct 2025 (6:41 PM)
Sri Lankans will be able to witness the Orionid meteor shower, formed from Halley s Comet debris, tonight (20) and tomorrow (21), with peak visibility expected before dawn. MORE..
20 Oct 2025 (6:27 PM)
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has requested all police officers to exercise the powers granted to them in a manner that upholds the rule of law in the country and serves the well-being of the public, without misusing them. MORE..
20 Oct 2025 (5:45 PM)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he would be ready to join Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin at a proposed summit in Hungary if he were invited. MORE..
20 Oct 2025 (6:15 PM)