Death toll in Nepal floods rises to 903
The death toll in Nepal has now risen to 903, according to Nepal's national disaster authority, while the number missing is now at 4,200.
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Complaint filed over failure to recover US$999 million in X-Press Pearl compensation
A complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over the failure to recover compensation owed to Sri Lanka in connection with the X-Press Pearl disaster.
The complaint was…
MP Ravi Karunanayake produced before court
Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) earlier today (31), has been produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
MP Karunanayake was…
Sri Lanka’s export earnings top US$10 billion in first seven months
Sri Lanka’s total export earnings exceeded US$10 billion during the first seven months of 2026, reaching US$10.437 billion from January to July.
The Chairman of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Mangala Wijesinghe disclosed…
Five-member Supreme Court bench to hear petitions challenging 22A tomorrow
The Supreme Court is scheduled to take up tomorrow (01) the petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which was presented to Parliament by the government.
A five-member Supreme Court…
Price of loaf of bread increased by Rs. 10
The price of a loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 10 from midnight today, according to the Bakery Owners’ Association.
Sri Lanka lose Women’s Champions Trophy hosting rights
The inaugural Women's Champions Trophy, scheduled for February 2027, will be moved out of Sri Lanka with the SLC set to be stripped of hosting rights.
Cricinfo has confirmed that the six-team event will be played at a different venue in…
Trump renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ amid Canada trade war
U.S. President Donald Trump renamed Lake Ontario "Lake America" on Thursday, escalating a feud with Canada that has already spawned tariffs on tens of billions of dollars in cross-border trade.
Trump's executive order on Lake Ontario,…
Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna starrer ‘Ranabaali’ gets release date
Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer epic drama 'Ranabaali' is set to arrive in theatres worldwide on October 16.
The makers announced the release date on social media along with a new poster featuring Vijay in a fierce…
Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar, from Mullaitivu to Trincomalee, and from Hambantota to Pottuvil.…