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Sri Lankan Army refurbishes 76 unserviceable vehicles, saving Rs. 10 mln per month

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A total of 76 vehicles of the Sri Lanka Army that had been in long-term use and had become unserviceable have been fully restored to motorable condition and are scheduled to be a... Read More


Two arrested for soliciting bribe to offer job at Ports Authority

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A former official of the Fisheries Department and a staff member of former Deputy Minister of Housing and Construction Indika Bandaranayake have been arrested by officers of the ... Read More


Dental surgeons set to launch 24-hour token strike

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Government Dental Surgeons' Association (GDSA) has declared an island-wide token strike on 06 November 2025, to protest against the "ongoing administrative collapse" within t... Read More


Appeals Court orders Customs to expedite probe into BYD motor capacity

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Court of Appeal today ordered Sri Lanka Customs to promptly conclude the investigation into the motor capacities of BYD vehicles currently detained by customs. President of ... Read More


Govt's development agenda rooted in sustainability and human dignity - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government's development agenda is rooted in sustainability and human dignity and that the Government aims to uplift every c... Read More


Weligama PS chairman's murder: Shooter a security forces deserter?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka Police says that new information is emerging regarding the shooter involved in the recent killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasek... Read More


Advisory issued for strong winds, heavy showers and rough seas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- An 'Amber' weather advisory has been issued for strong winds, heavy showers and rough seas for multi-day boats in the Bay of Bengal sea area by the Department of Meteorology. Ac... Read More


Four suspects further remanded for aiding escape of Ishara Sewwandi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the further remand of two male suspects and two female suspects who were arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the escape of Ishar... Read More


Over 650 acres of government-held land in North and East released to previous owners

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Around 672 acres of land controlled by the military in the North and East for several years have been released to its previous owners, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Ar... Read More


Common curriculum proposed for all preschools from 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A common single curriculum framework will be implemented across all preschools island-wide from 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has announced. She made this announce... Read More