Colombo Times https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Police to probe Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera’s statements during the Satyagraha period 30 reservoirs spill over as heavy rains flood the country Lankan Ambassador in Saudi Arabia, meets Anojan Sivarasa,who was freed from death sentence recently Schools across Sri Lanka to remain closed on Tuesday, Oct.27,due to inclement weather The Sri Lanka embassy in Jakarta facilitates third Lankan trade mission to Indonesia Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra to make an official visit to Ankara from 26-28 October Cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ develops as Karandipowal records highest rainfall at 195.7 mm USS Canberra Returns to Colombo for Second Visit in 2026 Farzan Janaza & Emergency Services Launches Vehicle Services in Kandy Integrity Gains Respect Satyagraha Campaign Demanding the Release Of Gnanasara Thero Is Suspended Iran Cultural Center hosts a  documentary on  “The Face of an Ancient Civilization”  Deputy High Commissioner of India meets with Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs OGA of Ananda Balika Vidyalaya holds a ‘Back to School’ programme at the school Riyadh to resume flights from Sunday after Houthi attacks WEATHER FORECAST ;Issued at 5.30 a.m. on 25 October “Wars such as conflict with Iran serve no one’s interests”: PM Harini Colombo-based foreign envoys celeberate International Diplomats Day All-Ceylon YMMA Conference honours its former national treasurer Rizvi Rawoof UK-based Sri Lankan woman re-unites with her missing cat after 10 days in Dubai Sri Lanka Donates Rs.5 Million Worth Essential Medicines to the Maldives A newly formed low-pressure in the Bay of Bengal is to intensify into a cyclonic storm Amana Bank opens 50th Self-Banking Centre in Grandpass Ports and Civil Aviation Minister  Anura Karunathilake,visits International Airline and Aviation College (IAAC)  President outlines measures taken to create a more resilient future. Court rejects bid to withdraw order restricting monks’ protest at Viharamahadevi Park Defence Secretary Chairs Meeting on National Dam Safety and Disaster Risk Reduction Gnanasara Thero will not be produced before court on Friday,Oct.23 From A Reader : Passenger drones set to take off in Sri lanka Sri Lanka Win After Record-Breaking Chase of 430 Against England Unprecedented Rains Flood Colombo Roads Causing Major Traffic Congestion No more power cut from Thursday, Oct.22 One expat killed, eight more injured in Houthi attack on Dammam airport Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra Meets Members of the Romania–SriLanka Parliamentary Friendship Group Sri Lanka Showcases More than 90 Local Brands at SIAL Paris 2026 Expert Committee on death of Tusker ‘Kawanthissa Meets for the First Time Saudi crown prince, French president discuss regional developments in Riyadh Smuggling attempt of Kendu leaves foiled; 2 Indian dhows and 2 local dinghies seized   Sri Lanka Reaffirms its Commitment to Regional Security Cooperation at Bimstec Home Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi Foreign Firearms and 24 Live Rounds Found in Ragama Cemetery 81st United Nations Day tobe observed on Oct. 24 in Colombo IAAC Named Sri Lanka’s Best Airline Training College at Iconic Awards 2026 Pakistan Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Program Successfully Implemented Across Pakistan: Beneficiaries Exceed 11.8 million New US attack means ‘destruction’ throughout region – Tehran Foreign Ministry responds to talks on Thai Deputy Prime Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka CABINET DECISION : Implementation of Suraksha Student Insurance Program for the Year 2026/2027 A quote from parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman  Sri Lanka and Indonesia Strengthen Economic Ties through Sri Lanka Connect-2026 Business and Investment Forum Hotel owner shot dead in Moratuwa Navarathri Pooja Celebrated at Parliament with the Participation of the Prime Minister