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October 3, 2025

Month: October 2024

Matthew Wade retires from international cricket

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Matthew Wade officially announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday and has moved to a coaching role […]

Gazette issued to curb spread of swine flu

Sri Lanka has issued a Gazette Extraordinary banning the transport, slaughter and sale of pigs infected with African Swine Fever […]

Postal voting for 2024 general election commences tomorrow

Postal voting for the upcoming General Election 2024 is scheduled to begin tomorrow (30). The Election Commission has confirmed that […]

Train line disrupted along the coast

Train services along the coastal line have been disrupted due to a train breaking down at Payagala this morning. According […]

US Embassador clarifies no travel ban to Sri Lanka, advisory on Arugam Bay

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung has clarified that the United States has not issued a travel ban on […]

Egypt proposes two day ceasefire in Gaza

Egypt’s president on Sunday said his country has proposed a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas during which four hostages held in Gaza […]

Thick smog chokes northern India and eastern Pakistan ahead of Diwali

Thick, toxic smog has once again enveloped northern India and eastern Pakistan just days before the start of Diwali, a Hindu festival typically celebrated […]

Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Task Force to Address Fisheries Dispute

The Indo-Sri Lanka Joint Task Force will hold its sixth meeting tomorrow (29) at the Mahaweli Center in Colombo, as […]

Japanese govt in flux after election gives no party majority

Japan’s political landscape shifted significantly on Monday as voters expressed discontent with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s scandal-ridden ruling coalition, leaving […]

NPP slays Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha elections

The results of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Election was released last night, with the National People’s Power (NPP) emerging on […]