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October 20, 2025
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Major Internet Outage Disrupts Popular Apps and Websites Due to Amazon Web Services Failure

A widespread internet outage has disrupted numerous popular websites and apps today, as Amazon Web Services (AWS), the company’s cloud computing division, experiences technical difficulties. Among the platforms affected are Snapchat, Duolingo, Roblox, Zoom, Fortnite, Canva, Wordle, Signal, Slack, Epic Games, and Pokémon Go. Several banks, including Halifax, Lloyds, and the Bank of Scotland, have […]

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October 20, 2025
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New Police Division Launched to Probe Unexplained Wealth and Illicit Assets

The Sri Lanka Police officially inaugurated the Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division (PCID) today (20), established under the Proceeds of Crime Act No. 05 of 2025 to investigate assets and funds acquired through illegal or unexplained means. The new division, located at the old Police Headquarters building, was opened under the patronage of Public Security […]

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October 18, 2025
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Afghanistan Pulls Out of Tri-Nation T20I in Pakistan After Deadly Attack on Cricketers

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced its withdrawal from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Sri Lanka and Pakistan, following a deadly attack that claimed the lives of several Afghan cricketers. In a statement, the ACB condemned what it described as a “cowardly attack carried out by the Pakistani regime,” which killed three players […]

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October 17, 2025
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BYD Launches Massive Recall of 115,000 EVs Over Battery and Safety Defects

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has announced a recall of more than 115,000 Tang and Yuan Pro electric vehicles due to design flaws and potential battery safety risks, according to China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) The recall involves 44,535 Tang series SUVs manufactured between March 2015 and July 2017, and 71,248 Yuan Pro […]

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October 16, 2025
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IMF Urges Sri Lanka to Strengthen Institutions and Governance to Prevent Future Crises

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Sri Lanka to strengthen its institutional framework and improve public investment management to prevent a repeat of the country’s recent fiscal crisis. Responding to a question by News 1st’s Zulfick Farzan, Thomas Helbling, Deputy Director of the IMF’s Asia Pacific Department, acknowledged that a range of factors […]

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October 15, 2025
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Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake Granted Bail in Police Obstruction Case

Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake was released on bail today (15) by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, in connection with a case where he is accused of obstructing police duties on court premises. The Magistrate granted bail on two sureties of Rs. 500,000 each. Wanninayake appeared before court this afternoon, accompanied by Bar Association of Sri Lanka […]

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October 14, 2025
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President Anura Demands Urgent Crackdown on State–Crime Nexus, Calls It a “National Crisis”

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a stern warning over the deepening links between organized crime networks and elements within state institutions, describing it as a national crisis that must be dismantled immediately. Addressing a high-level coordination meeting with senior officials, the President outlined how drug money and criminal syndicates have infiltrated key areas of […]

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October 13, 2025
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Police Constable Granted Bail in Mt. Lavinia Court Assault Case; Matter Referred to Mediation Board

The Police Constable accused of assaulting Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayake within the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises on October 10 was granted bail today, while the case was referred to the Mediation Board for possible settlement. Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara ordered the release of Police Constable Tharinda Dilhara on two surety bonds of Rs. 100,000 each, directing […]

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October 10, 2025
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SJB to Join Hands with UNP for Joint Political Activities

The Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has officially decided to collaborate with the United National Party (UNP) in future political activities. The decision was made during a meeting held yesterday at the SJB headquarters, where party leaders discussed strategies for political cooperation between the two parties. A special coordination committee, headed by […]