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2026 GCE O/L aesthetic practical exams to continue as scheduled despite school closure

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- The Department of Examinations has confirmed that the practical examinations for aesthetic subjects of the 2026 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination will be held as scheduled tomo... Read More


Three police officers interdicted over suspect's death in custody

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- Three police officers attached to the Homagama Police Station have been interdicted following the death of a suspect who was arrested for allegedly possessing crystal methamphetam... Read More


Large tree falls on estate houses in Kalutara, displacing five families

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- A large tree has fallen onto a row of estate houses in Mabadawatta, Thebuwana, amid prevailing adverse weather conditions. Five families living in houses have been impacted by th... Read More


All preschools to remain closed tomorrow due to adverse weather

Srilanka, Oct. 26 -- All preschools and Early Childhood Development Centres across the country will remain closed tomorrow (27) due to prevailing adverse weather conditions. The National Secretariat ... Read More


10-year-old girl killed in SLTB bus-motorcycle accident in Anuradhapura

SriLanka, Oct. 25 -- A 10-year-old girl has died in a road accident involving a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus and a motorcycle near Anuradhapura town, on the Thuru Vila Road in Anuradhapura. T... Read More


Iran has ramped up efforts to target US personnel, intelligence memo warns

SriLanka, Oct. 25 -- Iran has intensified its efforts to target US personnel, with alleged plots by Tehran to kill American citizens reaching "advanced stages," a senior intelligence official in the T... Read More


Satyagraha seeking Gnanasara Thero's release continues at Viharamahadevi Park

SriLanka, Oct. 25 -- A satyagraha launched by a group of Buddhist monks at the Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, calling for the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, is taking place for... Read More


Fishing and naval activities restricted in parts of Bay of Bengal until further notice

SriLanka, Oct. 25 -- The Department of Meteorology has urged multi-day fishing vessels and the naval community to avoid fishing and naval activities in specified sea areas of the Bay of Bengal until f... Read More


Clashes break out in Paris, other cities amid fresh protests

SriLanka, Oct. 25 -- Clashes broke out Saturday (Oct 24) in Paris and other French cities amid demonstrations held a week after others that had degenerated into street violence and prompted a robust s... Read More


Tri-forces personnel to support efforts to protect wild elephants and mitigate human-elephant conflict

SriLanka, Oct. 25 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has proposed engaging the Tri-Services in a coordinated national effort to strengthen the pro... Read More