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Wild elephant walks across Welikanda railway platform

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A wild elephant walked across the railway platform at Welikanda Railway Station last night, causing concern among those who witnessed the unusual incident. Railway authorities s... Read More


President orders faster development of Katunayake airport

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to expedite projects aimed at increasing passenger-handling capacity and improving facilities at Bandaranaike Internat... Read More


Police can examine mobile phones during criminal investigations, Says Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Police have the authority to take mobile phones into custody and examine their contents during criminal investigations, subject to legal procedures and court orders, Police Spoke... Read More


Sri Lanka's exports rise 5% to US$13.6 billion in first nine months of 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka's total export earnings increased by 5.04% to US$13.61 billion during the first nine months of 2026, compared with US$12.96 billion in the same period last year, accord... Read More


Flood-hit O/L students allowed to arrange alternative practical exam dates

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Students in Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa Province who are unable to reach their examination centres for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) aesthetic practical examinations today due to ... Read More


Arnab intensifies; Heavy rain, strong winds to hit several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' over the west-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, with heavy showers and strong winds expected in several parts... Read More


US$17 million US grant supports Colombo Port modernization

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The United States has provided a grant of US$17 million to support the modernization of the Colombo Port, as Sri Lanka continues efforts to strengthen its maritime infrastructure... Read More


Cabinet approves national committee to address wildlife hazards in aviation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a National Wildlife Hazard Management Committee for Aviation Safety to strengthen coordination among relevant agencies ... Read More


Cabinet approves submission of intellectual property agent regulations to Parliament

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to submit amended regulations governing the registration of intellectual property agents to Parliament for approval. The proposa... Read More


Parents have no right to compromise children's privacy for social media fame: Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Parents do not have the right to compromise their children's privacy by exposing them to social media publicity for personal popularity or financial gain, Minister of Women and C... Read More