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Anunayake Thera asks Prisons not to remove Gnanasara Thera's robes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Retired Senior Professor and Anunayake Maha Thera Ven. Kotapitiye Rahula Thera has requested the Prisons authorities to allow Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to remain i... Read More


Sri Lanka, India to be excluded from Israel private construction recruitment from 2027

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Sri Lankan and Indian workers will no longer be eligible for private recruitment to Israel's construction sector from January 1, 2027, an official notification issued by Israel's ... Read More


Lady Ridgeway turns to donors for essential medicines, surgical gear

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Borella has sought donations for dozens of essential medicines and surgical items, raising concerns over the availability of critical su... Read More


Landslide derails train, disrupts main line services

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- A train operating from Peradeniya Junction to Colombo Fort derailed between the Gangoda and Kadigamuwa railway stations early today after soil and rocks fell onto the railway trac... Read More


Cancer patients face shortage of essential medicines, colostomy bags

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Cancer patients receiving treatment at Apeksha Hospital in Maharagama are facing a shortage of several essential medicines and surgical consumables, including colostomy bags, acco... Read More


IndiGo resumes key India-Sri Lanka flights

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- India's leading low-cost carrier IndiGo has resumed daily flights on key routes between India and Sri Lanka, strengthening air connectivity between the two neighbouring countries ... Read More


Exams Dept. key to future-ready education: PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- The Examinations Department plays a vital role as a trusted partner in the Government's efforts to build a future-ready education system based on social justice, Prime Minister an... Read More


IRD revenue tops Rs. 2,040 bn in nine months

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has collected more than Rs. 2,040 billion in tax revenue during the first nine months of 2026, recording a 24% increase compared to the corresp... Read More


Johnston: Government targeting opponents through legal action

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- Former Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Head of Operations Johnston Fernando alleged that the Government was targeting those who oppose or challenge it through legal... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs goes paperless from today

SriLanka, Oct. 1 -- Sri Lanka Customs will introduce a Paperless Customs Declaration Process from today (1), requiring all importers and declarants to submit customs declarations and relevant document... Read More