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Security for Mahinda Rajapaksa assured if requested: Deputy Minister

Colombo, Oct. 6 -- The government is prepared to provide security to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa if he informs the authorities after assessing his security needs and the threats he faces, Labou... Read More


32 Pigeons handed over to Dehiwala Zoo for safekeeping stolen

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- It has been reported that 32 pigeons have been stolen from the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens. Deputy Director of the Zoo, Hemantha Samarasekara, said the pigeons had been handed ov... Read More


China's Dongfeng-17 missile deployments a looming threat for Taiwan: Experts

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- China's plan to deploy a new hypersonic ballistic missile at a People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) base near Taiwan likely targets U.S. air bases and ships in the Western... Read More


Protests, Violence Erupt in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- The Diplomat: Pakistan-administered Kashmir, or AJK, is undergoing one of its most serious crises in recent times. A shutter-down and wheel-jam strike, led by the Jammu and Kashmir... Read More


Netanyahu says he hopes to announce hostage release in the 'coming days'

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he hopes to announce the release of hostages being held in Gaza "in the coming days". In a televised statement, he also said "Ha... Read More


$1 Trump coin draft is 'real,' US Treasurer says

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- A portrait of President Donald Trump may be featured on a commemorative $1 coin issued by the United States Mint in honor of America's 250th birthday in 2026, according to first dr... Read More


The interesting history of upcountry architects

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Pattirippuwa or the Octagonal Pavilion in Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa is a masterpiece of architecture that stands to the credit of the traditional upcountry architects. It is used a... Read More


The traditions behind appointing Anunayakas at Asgiri Temple

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake would induct the Anunayake of Asgiri Maha Viharaya Ven. Panditha Narampanawa Ananda Thera who is also the Director of the Asgiri Maha Viharaya Pr... Read More


Vap magula An event that received royal patronage in paddy cultivation

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- All the farmers were required to attend the Kanna meetings which were held before the commencement of the season There is a saying that the farmer is fit to wear the crown when mu... Read More


X-Press Pearl compensation: Litigants determined to obtain compensation while fishermen worry over injustices

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Upon the immediate aftermath of the X-Press Pearl disaster, consumption of fish and shell fish significantly reduced upon the public perception that they were unfit for consumption... Read More