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Saudi national arrested over alleged assault on flight attendants

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A Saudi Arabian national has been arrested by the Katunayake Airport Police in connection with an incident in which two SriLankan Airlines flight attendants were assaulted onboar... Read More


Israeli military says it conducted 'targeted strike' in central Gaza

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Israeli forces carried out a "targeted strike" on an individual in central Gaza who was planning to attack Israeli troops, Israel's military said on Saturday (Oct 25). A US-back... Read More


Navy rescues crew from distressed Merchant Vessel MV Integrity Star

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The crew of the Merchant Vessel MV Integrity Star which was in distress due to the failure in the main engines approximately 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka have been rescu... Read More


Over 30,000 in 18 districts affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A total of 31,623 individuals from 7,944 families in 18 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. At least four weather-related death... Read More


Indian visitors continue to dominate tourist arrival figures

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A total of 35,090 Indian nationals have arrived in the country thus far in the month of October, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. They are am... Read More


Another individual linked to Weligama PS Chairman's murder arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Another individual who allegedly aided and abetted in the killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, has been arrested in Galle. The indi... Read More


Two arrested over theft of jewels at Louvre, French media report

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Two people have been arrested following a robbery at the Louvre museum in Paris which saw thieves escape with priceless jewellery, including part of the French crown jewels. Fre... Read More


India and China to resume direct flights as ties improve

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- India and China resume direct flights on Sunday (Oct 26) after a five-year suspension, a move important both for trade and a symbolic step as Asia's giants cautiously rebuild rel... Read More


Nearly 28,000 individuals subjected to inspection during special police operation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A total of 743 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Police seek public assistance to arrest suspect in Weligama PS Chairman's murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka Police are seeking public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman, Lasantha Wickramasekera. An invest... Read More