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Sri Lanka condemns attacks on civilian airports in Saudi Arabia

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has condemned the recent attacks targeting civilian airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have resulted in deaths and injuries, the Ministry o... Read More


US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- US President Donald Trump's administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, just hours after one of its former judges won the Nobel Peace Pri... Read More


Train services on Northern Railway line reduced from 18 to 8 daily - union

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Association has stated that the number of daily train services operating on the Northern Railway Line has decreased from 18 to just 8. T... Read More


Flydubai attacker began a 'drift towards extremism and terrorism' in Australia, UAE says

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- The Omani co-pilot who allegedly attempted to hijack a Flydubai aircraft began showing signs of a "drift towards extremism and terrorism" while studying in Australia, according to... Read More


Committee appointed to update prison regulations and standing orders holds first meeting

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- The first meeting of the special committee appointed to update the regulations and standing orders made under the Prisons Ordinance, as decided at the discussion held on October 0... Read More


Sri Lanka and China discuss bilateral cooperation ahead of 2027 anniversaries

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath said he has held a productive meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang. In a ... Read More


India detains hundreds, locks down Delhi to foil protest against election chief

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- Police detained hundreds of protesters, including the founder of the "Cockroach" youth movement, in Delhi on Saturday as security forces imposed restrictions across parts of the c... Read More


Warms weather advisory issued for several areas

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, North-Western provinces and Monaragala and Hambanto... Read More


Advisory issued for rough seas

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an "Amber" advisory for rough seas in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. According to the Depart... Read More


Over 2,000 Army NCOs promoted to mark Sri Lanka Army's 77th anniversary

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- A total of 2,086 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted with effect from October 10, 2026, to mark the Army's 77th anniversary. Accordingly,... Read More