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Israel deports 171 Gaza flotilla activists, including Greta Thunberg

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Israel said it deported on Monday (Oct 6) campaigner Greta Thunberg and another 170 activists from an international flotilla it had prevented last week from delivering aid to Gaza... Read More


Trump urges mediators to 'move fast' as key Gaza peace talks set to begin

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- US President Donald Trump has urged everyone involved in efforts to end the Gaza war to "move fast" as mediators are set to meet in Egypt on Monday for indirect peace talks betwee... Read More


PM Harini to attend NDTV World Summit

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to attend the NDTV World Summit 2025 along with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The NDTV World Summit 2025 will mark an ex... Read More


One dead, two hospitalised due to drowning near Blue Beach Island

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Three individuals have been swept away due strong currents while bathing in seas near the Blue Beach Island in Dikwella, police stated. Area residents had then acted swiftly to r... Read More


English author Jilly Cooper dies at age 88

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- English author Dame Jilly Cooper has died at age 88, her family has announced. The author was best known for The Rutshire Chronicles, including the second book in the series, Riv... Read More


Human Rights Council adopts resolution on Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The resolution A/HRC/60/L.1/Rev.1 on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka has been adopted at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneve... Read More


Tusker 'Manika' of Bellanwila Temple passes away

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- 'Manika,' a majestic tusker lived at the Bellanwila Temple and was around 76 years old, passed away this afternoon (October 6). The tusker had participated in the annual processi... Read More


32 OICs transferred and appointed with immediate effect

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A total of 32 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) have been transferred and appointed to new positions with the approval of the National Police Commission. The transfers have been approved... Read More


32 OICs transferred with immediate effect

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A total of 32 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) have been transferred and appointed to new positions with the approval of the National Police Commission. The transfers have been approved... Read More


Three killed, one injured in road accident in Gampola

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Three women have died while another has sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred in Doluwa, Gampola, police stated. Police stated that the four women were attempting t... Read More