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Monks continue satyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park demanding Gnanasara Thero's release

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- A group of Buddhist monks staging a satyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, continues to remain at the s... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa shares tribute to iconic tusker 'Kawanthissa'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 17 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has paid tribute to the immensely popular tusker 'Kawanthissa', following its demise, by sharing a poignant message on his Facebook account. B... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa requires bypass surgery - medical report submitted to court indicates

Srilanka, Oct. 16 -- The medical report submitted by the Colombo National Hospital to the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court indicates that former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa requires a heart bypass ... Read More


Former SIS chief Suresh Sallay produced before High Court Trial-at-Bar

Srilanka, Oct. 16 -- Former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been produced before the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar to give evidence rega... Read More


Protesters begin removing temporary huts near Presidential Secretariat after court order

Srilanka, Oct. 16 -- Following an order issued by the Fort Magistrate's Court restraining the protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat, participants in the 'satyagraha' have taken steps to rem... Read More


Prison officials call on Mahanayake Theros of Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters

Srilanka, Oct. 16 -- The Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Mahanayake Thero of the Asgiriya Chapter has stated that the imprisoned Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero should be released... Read More


Police serve court order on monks protesting in front of Presidential Secretariat

Srilanka, Oct. 16 -- Police have read out and formally served a court order on the Buddhist monks staging a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat. The Fort Magistrate's Court issued the or... Read More


Hambantota Port handles over 167,000 vehicles between March 2025 and Sep. 2026

Srilanka, Oct. 16 -- The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) states that 167,569 vehicles were transshipped and handled through the Hambantota International Port between March 2025 and Septembe... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa and Janaki Siriwardena further remanded

Srilanka, Oct. 16 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and former Krrish Group Executive Director and businesswoman Janaki Siriwardena have been further remanded until October 23 by the Colombo Chief Ma... Read More


Court order issued prohibiting protests in front of Presidential Secretariat

Srilanka, Oct. 16 -- Police have obtained a court order from the Fort Magistrate's Court prohibiting protests in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, citing its designation as a high-secu... Read More