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Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa hospitalised following illness

Srilanka, Oct. 12 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was hospitalised this morning (12) following a sudden illness. Reports indicate that Rajapaksa was admitted to a private hospital this morni... Read More


Sri Lanka records USD 6.86 bln in workers' remittances in first 9 months of the year

Srilanka, Oct. 12 -- Sri Lanka received a total of USD 6,865.4 million in workers' remittances from January to September this year, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The figure re... Read More


Nawalapitiya UC Chairman, son and son-in-law arrested over assault incident

Srilanka, Oct. 12 -- Four individuals, including the Chairman of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council, his son and son-in-law, have been arrested in connection with an alleged assault incident following a v... Read More


Water level in Kalu Ganga rises amid heavy rainfall - Irrigation Dept.

Srilanka, Oct. 12 -- Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Kalu Ganga has caused water levels to rise in the Kalawellawa area. The Department of Irrigation stated that the water level... Read More


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