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Trinco Remand Prison official arrested over alleged Rs. 1.2 million bribe

Srilanka, Oct. 6 -- An Assistant Superintendent of the Trincomalee Remand Prison has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over an al... Read More


Tourist arrivals in 2026 surpass 1.7 million

Srilanka, Oct. 6 -- The number of tourists who have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year has surpassed 1.7 million, according to latest data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (S... Read More


Sri Lanka to prioritize national interests in decision on Iranian vessels

Srilanka, Oct. 6 -- The Sri Lankan government will make decisions regarding Iranian vessels currently located in waters close to the country based on the safety and security of the people, Cabinet Spo... Read More


Gnanasara Thero's robes removed in accordance with Prisons Ordinance: Minister

Srilanka, Oct. 6 -- Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero and his being dressed in lay clothing were carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Prisons Ordinance. Speaking at the weekly Cabine... Read More


Court allows CCIB to detain Mahinda Kahandagama until October 12

Srilanka, Oct. 6 -- The Nugegoda Magistrate's Court has allowed the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) to detain and question former Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama until Octob... Read More


No major fuel crisis expected, CPC Chairman says

Srilanka, Oct. 6 -- Fuel prices will remain at their current levels until the end of this month, with no immediate increase expected, the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D. J. Raja... Read More


FCID seizes Brown's Hill land in Matara linked to Basil Rajapaksa

Srilanka, Oct. 6 -- The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has informed the Matara Magistrate's Court that the 'Brown's Hill' land in Matara, reportedly linked to former Minister Basil Raj... Read More


Govt. says fuel price relief provided despite IMF cost-recovery advice

Srilanka, Oct. 6 -- The government has provided significant relief to consumers despite advice from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to adjust domestic fuel prices in line with rising global pric... Read More


A/L 2026 Home Economics practical exam from October 10

Srilanka, Oct. 6 -- The practical examination for Home Economics of the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination will be held from October 10 to 20, the Department of Examinations announced. The exa... Read More


Rs. 1.6 billion approved for printing 2027 school textbooks

Srilanka, Oct. 6 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the procurement for the printing (Phase I) of textbooks and modules scheduled for free distribution to schoolchildren in 2027. Accordingly... Read More