News Room : Bus Rides Go Digital: Tap Your Card from 30 November
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has announced that commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines, effective 30 November 2025. Speaking in Parliament, Minister Rathnayake noted that revenue losses from bus ticket sales have been a longstanding issue. “Bus owners have been unable...
News Room : Calls to Maithri from ‘RAW’ Traced to Sajin Vass? – CID Summons Ex-MP
Former parliamentarian Sajin Vass Gunawardena appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (8) following a summons in connection with the ongoing probe into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. Police confirmed that Gunawardena was called to provide a statement regarding telephone calls allegedly linked to prior warnings of the attacks. The development comes after former President Maithripala Sirisena testified...
News Room : Timothee Chalamet fans go wild as he shows off dramatic new look amid Kylie Jenner romance
Timothee Chalamet unveiled his dramatic new look during an outing in New York City on Tuesday - and fans have been sent into a frenzy. The 29-year-old actor - who was recently seen with Kylie Jenner for the first time in two months amid their romance - showed off a bold buzzcut which was partially covered with a cap. However later...
News Room : Taylor Swift looks chic as she steps out for dinner in NYC amid blockbuster Life Of A Showgirl album release
By BRIAN MARKS, US SENIOR SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 21:36 EDT, 7 October 2025 | Updated: 22:23 EDT, 7 October 2025 <!-- --> <!-- ...
News Room : Israelis mark 7 October anniversary as talks on Gaza peace plan continue – The Island
The US president added that “time is of the essence or massive bloodshed will follow”.Speaking to reporters earlier, Trump said he thought the hostages would start to be freed “very soon”.When asked about flexibility over his peace plan, Trump said “we don’t need flexibility because everybody has pretty much agreed to it, but there will always be some changes”.“It’s...
News Room : Bindi Irwin doesn’t look like this anymore! Aussie wildlife warrior unveils new hair and look at Dancing With The Stars live show
By MEGAN WATTS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 21:18 EDT, 7 October 2025 | Updated: 21:18 EDT, 7 October 2025 <!-- --> <!-- ...
News Room : Zoe Ball, 54, opens up on her ‘horrific’ menopause after experiencing panic attacks and difficulty breathing
Zoe Ball has candidly opened up on her 'horrific' menopause after experiencing excruciating symptoms.The radio presenter, 54, discussed the current treatments she is on to control the pain after suffering anxiety, panic attacks and difficulty breathing.Speaking with co-presenter Jo Whiley on their Dig In podcast, Zoe said she puts bioidentical gel on her arms and takes progesterone every day, while making...
News Room : Kenyan double, Sri Lanka’s podium places mark return of Colombo Marathon – The Island
Under 19 Division I Tier ‘A’ Cricket Mahinda College, Galle took the top spot in group ‘B’ with four wickets victory over Royal College as they reached a target of 202 runs with 11 overs to spare in the final group match of the Under 19 Division I tier ‘A’ tournament on Monday. Chasing a target of 202 runs to win,...
News Room : James Corden and Ruth Jones reveal secret Gavin and Stacey storyline that never made it to air that would have changed the entire show
Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk By SEAN O'GRADY, SENIOR SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 19:52 EDT, 7 October 2025 | Updated: 19:55 EDT, 7 October 2025 <!-- --> <!-- ...
News Room : Who is Julampitiya Amare — and Why Is He on Death Row?
The Supreme Court on 7 October upheld the death sentence imposed on Geegana Gamage Amarasiri, better known as Julampitiya Amare, by the Tangalle High Court following his conviction for murder. Amare’s lawyers had appealed seeking his acquittal and release, but the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal without a hearing, confirming the original sentence. The ruling was delivered by a bench...