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)
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)
Indonesian students protested in Jakarta on Monday as President Prabowo Subianto completed a year in office, two months after violent demonstrations nationwide, with one expert faulting the government on grounds of openness and public participation. MORE..
20 Oct 2025 (7:47 PM)
Three individuals, including a police constable, who were arrested for allegedly aiding Ishara Sewwandi, a key suspect in the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case, by helping her evade arrest have been remanded. MORE..
20 Oct 2025 (8:50 PM)
Early landslide warnings have been issued to residents of multiple areas in nine districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. MORE..
20 Oct 2025 (7:09 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)