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Veterinary surgeons oppose GMOA statement on Elimination of Rabies and Registration of Dogs Draft Bill

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Veterinary surgeons have expressed their opposition to a recent statement by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) calling for amendments to several Sections of the r... Read More


Youth empowerment through knowledge, skills and opportunities key to national development - PM

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the foundation for future national development can be strengthened by equipping the country's youth with knowledge, skills and new... Read More


IGP warns of strict action against officers violating discipline

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya said that the Sri Lanka Police face three major challenges, and steps are being taken to address them by improving human res... Read More


Six arrested during FSP protest march in Colombo Fort

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- A total of six individuals who participated in a protest organised by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) and the People's Struggle Movement in Pettah today (03) have been arrested... Read More


Gnanasara Thero arrested at temple in Kalutara

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was subject to an arrest warrant, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) at the Thiniyawala Aranya Senasanaya in Kalu... Read More


Two suspected underworld gunmen arrested after shootout with police in Kosgoda.

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Two individuals suspected to be gunmen linked to underworld figure 'Loku Patty' have been arrested following a shootout with police personnel from the Walana Anti-Vice Squad in the... Read More


Suspect arrested for allegedly defrauding Rs. 1.2 mln over Israel job promise

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- An individual who allegedly defrauded a person of Rs. 1.2 million by promising employment opportunities in Israel has been arrested by the Police Unit of the Special Investigations... Read More


Sri Lanka clarifies US secondary sanctions on services to sanctioned Iranian vessels

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that US secondary sanctions on entities providing supplies or services to US-sanctioned vessels are a global policy measure and do not... Read More


Mahanayaka Theros submit memorandum to President seeking state intervention for Sivarasa Anojan

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- A memorandum calling for the necessary state intervention to secure the release of Sivarasa Anojan, who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, was submitted to President Anur... Read More


Rs. 2,040 bln in tax revenue collected by IRD this year; 24% increase from 2025

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- The total tax revenue collected by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) so far this year has increased to Rs. 2,040 billion, as of September 30, 2026, marking a significant 24% incr... Read More