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Bid to construct airfield facility complex at Ratmalana Airport approved

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to award the contract to a private to construct an airfield facility complex at the Colombo International Airport in Ratmalana. ... Read More


Police open fire at car near checkpoint in Matara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Police have opened fire at a vehicle that failed to comply with an order to stop at a roadblock in the Wellamadama area of Matara, according to police sources. The officers h... Read More


10% of Sri Lankans suffer from various mental illnesses - Experts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Around 10% of the country's population suffers from various mental illnesses, the Ministry of Health states. Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena stated that... Read More


US air traffic control staffing hit for second day, delaying flights

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Air traffic control staffing issues are delaying flights for a second straight day at numerous U.S. airports as the government shutdown reaches its seventh day, the Federal Aviati... Read More


Approval granted to recruit officers to Bribery Commission on temporary basis

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint appropriate officers among those engaged in the state service, Police service, Audit service and provincial government ser... Read More


PM Harini on India visit: Looking forward to strengthen cooperation in every sphere

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says she is looking forward to her upcoming visit to India and that she intends to strengthen the long-standing cooperation between the two n... Read More


Buddhist monk begins protest fast demanding reinstatement of ex-President Mahinda'ssecurity

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Venerable Rathupaswala Theripaha Siridhamma Thero has commenced a fast today (08) opposite the D.S. Senanayake statue, located near the Carlton House in Tangalle. It is reported ... Read More


Price of 22-carat gold sovereign hits Rs. 300,000 for the first time

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 300,000 for the first time today (08). As of 3:30 p.m., the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in the Colomb... Read More


India flags testing lapses at pharma firms after cough syrups deaths

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Some Indian pharmaceutical firms failed to follow rules that every batch of medicinal ingredients is tested, the country's drug regulator said on Wednesday (Oct 8), after deaths i... Read More


38 women imprisoned with infants during first 8 months of 2025 - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- A total of 38 women were imprisoned along with their infants during the first eight months of 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. Responding to a question raised ... Read More