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U.S. sanctions Russia's top 2 oil producers to press for ceasefire in Ukraine

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- U.S. Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions on Russia's two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, in a bid to pressure Moscow to agree to an immediate ceasefir... Read More


Undertaking not to take 'Kehelbaddara Padme' out of CID extended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Court of Appeal has ordered today (23) the extension of the undertaking given not to take 'Kehelbaddara Padme', who is in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department... Read More


Fallen tree in Katugoda disrupts rail services along Coastal Line

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Train operations along the coastal line have been disrupted due to a fallen tree between Katugoda and Galle, the Department of Railways stated. The Department noted that the 'Sa... Read More


10-hour water cut in several areas of Colombo today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that a 10-hour water cut will be implemented in several areas within the Colombo District today (23). Issuing ... Read More


Private company manager posing as Bribery Commission officer arrested

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A Manager of a private company in Polonnaruwa has been arrested for allegedly impersonating an officer attached to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corrupt... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop by Rs. 10,000 today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The price of gold in Sri Lanka has declined by around Rs. 77,000 in comparison to last week , while today (23) alone, the price of gold has decreased by around Rs. 10,000. Accor... Read More


Sri Lanka's export earnings surge to nearly USD 13B in first 9 months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Sri Lanka's export sector has demonstrated resilience and steady growth during the first nine months of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 12,986.52 million, the Export Develo... Read More


Weligama PS Chairman's Murder: Suspects to be arrested within the next two to three days - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Individuals involved in the assassination of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Lasantha Wickramasekara are expected to be arrested within the next two to three days, ... Read More


Over 800 persons on death row in Sri Lanka: Prison Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A total of 826 individuals are on death row at present, Commissioner of Prisons and Media Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe stated. Addressing a ceremony held in Nawalapitiya, Commis... Read More


India PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually, ruling out Trump meeting

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, ruling out a possible meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and indicating... Read More