A magnitude 6.1 earthquake jolted southern Philippines on Friday (Oct 17), the United States Geological Survey said, a week after two powerful quakes hit the country. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (2:16 PM)
Effective from today (17), passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake will be permitted to check-in up to four hours prior to their scheduled departure time. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (1:41 PM)
A new ticket counter offering air tickets at subsidised prices has been launched at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA) in Narahenpita, in accordance with the government s new program for migrant workers leaving for foreign employment. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (6:17 PM)
Three suspects including a Police Constable, his mother-in-law and a close associate of an organised criminal have been arrested for allegedly sheltering Ishara Sewwandi, the wanted fugitive who was recently arrested in Nepal and brought back to Sri Lanka. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (7:16 PM)
Severe traffic congestion has been reported on several roads in Colombo due to the prevailing heavy rains. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (7:23 PM)
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has dismissed without hearing two fundamental rights petitions filed by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and two other parties, ...MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (2:18 PM)