Oldest person in the US, Elizabeth Francis, dies at 115

Elizabeth Francis, the oldest person in the U.S., died peacefully at the age of 115 on Tuesday.

Emergency at BIA called off

The emergency declared at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) following the bomb threat was called off after no explosives were found on the Indian Vistara passenger flight that arrived from Mumbai.

Hope potential tourists will ’’see beyond the smoke and mirrors’’, SL Tourism Alliance writes

While criticising the move by foreign embassies in Sri Lanka to issue advisories to their nationals from travelling to Arugam Bay, the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance stressed that the law should be enforced against tourists who illegally set up set up businesses and overstay their visas.

Namal questioned over complaint from Malaysian businessman

The two-hour questioning of former Minister Namal Rajapaksa by the Criminal Investigation Department this morning was over a complaint lodged by a Malaysian businessman.

Security beefed up in Colombo, other areas where Jewish Chabad houses set up

Special security has been deployed and police patrols increased around Chabad houses (Jewish prayer halls) in several areas, in the country including in Colombo, following the warning of potential attacks on Israeli tourists.

Australia grants Beechcraft King Air 350 to SL

The Australian Government provided a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft, Beechcraft King Air 350, to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) today on a gratis basis.

Another video of slaughtering, roasting a peacock by a foreigner to be probed

Wildlife officers are to launch an investigation into a new video showing a foreigner slaughtering, roasting and consuming a peacock inside Maduru-Oya National Park.

Indian flight searched on arrival following bomb scare

An Indian Vistara passenger flight arriving from Mumbai was taken for inspection at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake due to a bomb scare.

Sri Lanka must get its foreign policy right: SJB MP

Sri Lanka should get its foreign policy right in the wake of the escalating Middle East crisis, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman said today.

Three arrested over security threats to Israeli nationals

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the security threats to Israeli nationals in the Arugam Bay area, Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath said.

SLCERT warns public against video claiming phones will explode if answered

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has informed the public not to panic over a video message circulating on social media, which falsely claims that mobile phones will explode immediately if answered.

PET bottle collection bins installed

Emergency contact number introduced for Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka

Police today announced a dedicated telephone number to assist Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka during emergencies.

Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay

The Canadian government has issued a travel advisory urging travellers to exercise a high degree of caution in Sri Lanka due to demonstrations, the threat of terrorist attacks and crime, particularly in the Arugam Bay area.

SJB questions President’s policy contrast in seeking absolute power for NPP

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Chairman Imitiaz Bakir Markar questioned the policy contrast of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

If information on threats was received on October 7 why was action not taken, asks Kanchana

Former Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara asked why the government did not take action to beef up security for foreign tourists in advance if it had received information on a possible threat on October 7, according to the statement made by Acting Chief of Police.

Flood warning issued for Nilwala river basin

The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas of the Nilwala Ganga river basin, effective till October 26.

Twelfth monkey dies in HK zoo amid bacterial outbreak

A twelfth monkey died at a Hong Kong zoo, with tests underway to determine if it succumbed to the same bacterial infection that killed 11 other monkeys in the past 10 days.

Tarzan star Ron Ely dies aged 86

US actor Ron Ely, best known for playing the role of Tarzan in the 1960s television show of the same name, has died aged 86.

Namal arrives at CID

Former MP Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the CID to give a statement this morning.

Chief Inspector of Police arrested over bribe

A Chief Inspector of Police attached to the Gampola HQI office was arrested by the officers of the Bribery Commission on charges of accepting Rs.20,000 as a bribe.

Asalanka stars as Sri Lanka defeat West Indies in second ODI, clinch series

Skipper Charith Asalanka struck an unbeaten half-century as Sri Lanka defeated the West Indies by five wickets in the second one-day international on Wednesday to clinch the three-match series.

At least five dead in attack at Turkish aviation company

At least five people have been killed and 22 injured in an attack at the headquarters of an aviation company near the Turkish capital Ankara, authorities have confirmed.

Two suspects arrested over potential attack in Arugam Bay

Two suspects allegedly connected to the planning of an attack in the Arugam Bay area have been arrested, police said.

Zimbabwe smash T20I record with 344-4 against Gambia

Zimbabwe set a new record score for T20 international cricket when they posted a massive 344-4 against Gambia at the Ruaraka Sports Club Ground in Nairobi on Wednesday, with Sikandar Raza hammering a 43-ball 133 not out.

Dozens of US lawmakers call for release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Over 60 Democratic lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives wrote, opens new tab to President Joe Biden on Wednesday, urging him to use Washington’s leverage with Pakistan to secure the release of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Heavy showers over 50 mm likely in several provinces

Heavy showers exceeding 50 mm are likely in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-Western, and Northern Provinces, according to the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre.

Growing Israeli presence puts SL in a spot

Growing Israeli presence in the Southern and Eastern parts of Sri Lanka has put Sri Lanka in a spotlight with local intelligence agencies being informed of a possible threat from Islamic extremists several weeks ago, senior defense sources told the Daily Mirror yesterday.

Indian Intelligence alerts Sri Lanka on potential attack in Arugam Bay

Sri Lankan security forces have been alerted to a potential attack on Israelis in the Arugam Bay area by Indian intelligence agencies.

Navy nabs 2 for illegal night diving in eastern seas

The Navy apprehended two individuals engaged in illegal night diving in the sea off Sallikovil, Trincomalee, during a search operation on October 21.