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Fire breaks out in Narahenpita apartment complex

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- A fire has reportedly broken out on the fifth floor of an apartment complex located at Dabare Mawatha, Narahenpita. Thirteen fire engines have been dispatched to control the bla... Read More


Over 3,200 Sri Lankans departed for employment in South Korea in 2025: SLBFE

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- A total of 3,253 Sri Lankans have departed for employment in South Korea during the first ten months of 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE). A ... Read More


Sri Lanka's economy expected to grow by 3.1% in 2026 - IMF

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Sri Lanka's economy will grow by 3.1% in 2026. This was stated by Thomas Helbling, Deputy Director of the IMF's Asia and... Read More


Sri Lanka and Pakistan to explore cooperation in marine tourism

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to explore joint initiatives in marine and coastal tourism to boost the blue economy, create jobs and strengthen regional connectivity through ... Read More


Suspect arrested over attack on Baddegama PS deputy chairman remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The suspect arrested in connection with the attack on the Deputy Chairman of the Baddegama Pradeshiya Sabha, Saman C. Liyanage, has been remanded until 31 October, 2025. Police ... Read More


UN chief 'gravely concerned' about 'widespread devastation' from Hurricane Melissa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday expressed deep concern about Hurricane Melissa's "widespread devastation" in the Caribbean, pledging full support to affected n... Read More


Case against former President Ranil to be reconsidered today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The legal case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up for consideration again today (29) at the Colombo For... Read More


Arrest warrant issued for NPP MP Jagath Manuwarna

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- A warrant has been issued for the arrest of National People's Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna by the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court, Ada Derana reporter said. ... Read More


Seven arrested over running a pyramid scheme further remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Seven individuals who have been in remand custody on several charges, including operating a pyramid scheme, have been further remanded until November 4, Ada Derana reporter said.... Read More


Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 104, health ministry says

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- At least 104 Palestinians were killed in a wave of Israeli strikes in Gaza on Tuesday night, the territory's Hamas-run health ministry says. The Israeli military said it struck ... Read More