The Meteorology Department states that atmospheric conditions are favorable for thunderstorms in the evening. MORE..

4 Oct 2025 (5:55 PM)

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that it will issue its decision on the Ceylon Electricity Board s (CEB) proposal to increase electricity tariffs by the end of the second week of this month. MORE..

4 Oct 2025 (4:40 PM)

Afghanistan s Taliban foreign minister will visit India this month after the UN Security Council Committee temporarily lifted a travel ban, Kabul s foreign ministry confirmed to AFP on Saturday (Oct 4). MORE..

4 Oct 2025 (4:29 PM)

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka s economic reform program continues to make "impressive progress," with the country showing strong signs of recovery under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. MORE..

4 Oct 2025 (3:00 PM)

Japan s ruling party picked conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its new head on Saturday, putting her on course to become the country s first female prime minister. MORE..

4 Oct 2025 (2:20 PM)

The bulletproof vehicle provided for the security of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been returned. MORE..

4 Oct 2025 (2:14 PM)