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Cloudflare Outage Disrupts Access to X and ChatGPT
A major outage at Cloudflare, one of the world’s leading internet infrastructure providers, caused widespread disruptions on Tuesday morning, temporarily knocking several high-profile websites offline — including X (formerly Twitter) and ChatGPT. Users attempting to visit affected platforms were met with Cloudflare-generated error messages, signalling a system malfunction within the company’s network. Cloudflare manages one […]
Sri Lanka to Receive Two C-130 Aircraft and 10 Helicopters Under Military Modernisation Drive
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced a major boost to Sri Lanka’s defence capabilities, confirming that the country will acquire two C-130 aircraft and 10 helicopters as part of an ongoing military modernisation program supported by international partners. Speaking during the parliamentary debate on budget allocations for the Ministry of Defence and Public Security, the […]
Rambukwella Family Served Fresh Indictments in Corruption Cases
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, his son Ramith Rambukwella, daughter Amali Nayanika Rambukwella, and a domestic aide were served indictments today (17) in two separate corruption cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The indictments were presented before Colombo High Court Judge Mohomad Mihal. According to CIABOC, during his tenure […]
Sri Lanka Welcomes 2 Millionth Tourist — French Couple Marks Historic Milestone
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry crossed a significant milestone today as total tourist arrivals for the year surpassed two million, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The landmark arrival was recorded with the entry of a French couple at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), where officials held a special welcome ceremony to mark the […]
Czechoslovakian Mini Gun Seized in Negombo; Suspect Remanded
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a man in Negombo for possessing a highly concealable foreign-made firearm during a special operation. Acting on intelligence provided by the Colombo Crimes Division, officers intercepted the suspect and recovered a Czechoslovakian-manufactured mini gun, measuring approximately six inches in length. The 44-year-old suspect was produced before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court, […]
Husband and Wife Arrested in Hunuwala for Heroin Trafficking
A married couple has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking during a police raid in the Hunuwala area, following a tip-off received by the Warakapola Police Anti-Corruption Unit. Police said the husband was initially apprehended with 5 grams of heroin, and information obtained during questioning led to the arrest of his wife, who was […]
Bangladesh Urges India to Extradite Sheikh Hasina After Death Sentence
Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry has formally requested India to immediately hand over former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan, following their convictions in absentia by the International Crimes Tribunal–Bangladesh (ICT-BD). In a statement issued on Monday, Dhaka said the two former officials—believed to be currently residing in India—must be returned under the […]
Nov 21: Basil Rajapaksa Summoned to Court on Same Day as Nugegoda Rally
SLPP founder Basil Rajapaksa has been ordered to appear before the Matara Magistrate’s Court on Friday, November 21, over a case related to the alleged illegal acquisition of land using Rs. 50 million in unlawfully obtained funds. The court-issued summons requires his presence for the hearing, but it remains uncertain whether the former minister will […]