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India, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral matters, maritime issues

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- India and Sri Lanka held discussions on maritime issues, bilateral matters and cooperation in multilateral fora. The discussions took place during a meeting between Acquino V... Read More


President calls for mechanism to directly educate parents on protecting children from drug menace

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to establish a mechanism to actively engage parents in protecting children from the drug menace. He emphasised tha... Read More


Rs. 40 million in bail money furnished by Aravinda de Silva and wife forfeited

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara today (30) ordered the forfeiture of the bail money furnished by former cricketer Aravinda de Silva and his wife on behalf of Priyanka N... Read More


FM Vijitha Herath concludes visit to 81st session of UN General Assembly

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has concluded his visit to New York to participate in the High-Level Segment of the 81st Session of the... Read More


2027 Budget to prioritize waste management and recycling - PM Harini

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the upcoming 2027 Budget will place priority on waste management, waste reduction and recycling, emphasizing that what should be... Read More


Ex-President Ranil's security officer assaulted by cameraman outside court

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- A cameraman attached to a private media organization has allegedly assaulted a security officer attached to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe outside the Colombo Fort Magistr... Read More


Colombo's inflation remains unchanged at 8% in September

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Y-on-Y basis, stood at 8.0% in September 2026, compared to 8.0% in August 2026, according... Read More


World Bank approves $110 million for climate-resilient roads in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- The World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The new financing, p... Read More


COPF approves foreign exchange regulations and order

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- Following discussions with officials of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) regarding Foreign Exchange Regulations Nos. 01 and 02 of 2026 and the Order issued under Section 22 o... Read More


MP Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Airbus money laundering case

Srilanka, Sept. 30 -- The National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who had been remanded over alleged money laundering in connection with the Airb... Read More