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The two-week-old federal government shutdown may cost the U.S. economy as much as $15 billion a week in lost output, a Treasury official said late on Wednesday, correcting an earlier statement from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that put the cost at up to $15 billion per day. MORE..
16 Oct 2025 (12:19 PM)
The Court of Appeal has fixed for consideration the writ petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, seeking an order to prevent his arrest in connection with an alleged incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate s Court premises, for 10 November 2025. MORE..
16 Oct 2025 (5:48 PM)
Madagascar s new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said he will be sworn in as president on Friday and was open to talks with the African Union, after it suspended the country s membership following a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. MORE..
16 Oct 2025 (6:18 PM)
Officials of the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation informed the Ministerial Consultative Committee that currently, more than 300,000 driver s licenses are pending issuance, and arrangements have been made to print and distribute them within the next three months. MORE..
16 Oct 2025 (5:46 PM)
Three police teams are currently interrogating six suspects, including Ishara Sewwandi , the fugitive female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias Ganemulla Sanjeewa. MORE..
16 Oct 2025 (3:40 PM)
Over 500 individuals have been arrested by Police yesterday during island-wide crime and drug prevention operations aimed at apprehending suspects involved in various criminal activities. MORE..
16 Oct 2025 (1:38 PM)