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India detains hundreds, locks down Delhi to foil protest against election chief

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- Police detained hundreds of protesters, including the founder of the "Cockroach" youth movement, in Delhi on Saturday as security forces imposed restrictions across parts of the c... Read More


Warms weather advisory issued for several areas

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- A warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, North-Western provinces and Monaragala and Hambanto... Read More


Advisory issued for rough seas

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an "Amber" advisory for rough seas in the sea areas extending from Mannar to Hambantota via Colombo and Galle. According to the Depart... Read More


Over 2,000 Army NCOs promoted to mark Sri Lanka Army's 77th anniversary

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- A total of 2,086 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted with effect from October 10, 2026, to mark the Army's 77th anniversary. Accordingly,... Read More


SriLankan Airlines cancels Riyadh flights until tomorrow

SriLanka, Oct. 9 -- SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of its flights to Riyadh until tomorrow (10), citing the prevailing security situation in the Middle East. Meanwhile, foreign med... Read More


1,500 patients await radiation therapy as CT simulator at Apeksha Hospital remains inoperative

SriLanka, Oct. 9 -- The Society of Government Radiological Technologists of Sri Lanka has stated that patients requiring radiation therapy are facing severe difficulties due to the non-functioning of ... Read More


Parliament informed of SC ruling on Dangerous Drugs Ordinance Amendments

SriLanka, Oct. 9 -- Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih has informed Parliament that the Supreme Court has determined that two amendment bills to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance can be pa... Read More


Remanded Shiranthi Rajapaksa brought to National Eye Hospital

SriLanka, Oct. 9 -- Remanded former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was brought to the National Eye Hospital today (09) for specialist medical treatment. She was referred to a prison medical specialis... Read More


SLPP and SLFP hold special meeting to discuss political situation

SriLanka, Oct. 9 -- A special meeting between representatives of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was held this morning (09) at the SLFP headquarters. The... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa taken back to prison after eye examination by specialist

SriLanka, Oct. 9 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was taken to the Colombo National Eye Hospital this morning (09) while in remand custody, has since been returned to prison custody. Pri... Read More