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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


Piyal Manamperi further remanded till November 12

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Angunukolapelessa Pradeshiya Sabha member Piyal Manamperi who was arrested in connection with the recent recovery of chemicals allegedly... Read More


Meeting held to review release of private lands in Jaffna to rightful owners

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- A high-level meeting has been convened at the office of the Deputy Minister of Defence in Colombo to review progress and address ongoing challenges related to the release of priv... Read More


All Indian visa and consular services to be directly handled by Indian High Commission from Nov. 3

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- All visa, passport and consular related services will be handled directly by the High Commission of India inColombo, the Assistant High Commission in Kandy and the Consulate Gene... Read More