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Malaysian coast guard ship 'KM BENDAHARA' arrives in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Malaysian Coast Guard Ship 'KM BENDAHARA' has arrived at the Port of Colombo. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured nav... Read More


NCPA receives 414 complaints on child sexual abuse incidents in first 9 months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A total of 414 complaints in relation to sexual abuse of children have been lodged with the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) during the first nine months of this year. ... Read More


Case against Ranil to be taken up tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The legal case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to be taken up before court tomorrow (29). Former President Ranil, who was charged under the Publ... Read More


Gold and silver prices slide, but analysts still see upside ahead

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Gold and silver prices are expected to continue rising in the long term, analysts said, maintaining optimistic forecasts for the precious metals despite recent volatility. Major... Read More


Belavia flight to land at Mattala today with Belarusian tourists

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A Belavia Airlines plane from Belarus is scheduled to land at the Mattala International Airport this afternoon (28), marking its inaugural arrival at the airport. The flight is ... Read More


Two new Deputy Central Bank Governors appointed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed two new Deputy Governors to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), in terms of the provisions in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act... Read More


Two new Central Bank Governors appointed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed two new Deputy Governors to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), in terms of the provisions in the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act... Read More


Sri Lanka, India discuss new ferry route between Talaimannar and Rameswaram

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A discussion has been held on the possibility of expanding India-Sri Lanka maritime connectivity by launching a new route between Rameswaram and Talaimannar. The discussion was ... Read More


Donald Trump says he "would love to" run for third Presidential term

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- US President Donald Trump has kept the possibility of running for a third presidential term in 2028 open. When asked about former White House strategist Steve Bannon's recent su... Read More


Over 230,000 school children in Colombo District addicted to drugs - prisons official

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Over 230,000 school children within the Colombo District alone are addicted to drugs, claims Prisons Commissioner and Prisons Media Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe. He made this st... Read More