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Radical Islamists on the upswing in Bangladesh and Pakistan

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Radical Islamists are gaining ground in Bangladesh and Pakistan. In Pakistan, they are getting more organised, militant and terroristic, while in Bangladesh, they are expanding t... Read More


HRW views Sri Lankan BUDGET as make or break for island's education sector

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka's education system faces a critical test as the government prepares its upcoming budget, with experts warning that funding decisions could determine whether children fi... Read More


Politicisation of crimes might save the real criminals

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara on a busy day of his council in broad daylight on October 22 and its aftermath has raised many questions... Read More


Ishani Apsara to officiate at King of the Ring in Sweden

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka's internationally acclaimed boxing referee Ishani Apsara has been selected once again to officiate at the King of the Ring Boxing Tournament, one of Europe's most prest... Read More


Sri Lanka advances efforts to ratify ILO convention on workplace violence

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka is intensifying its efforts to protect workers' rights and ensure safer workplaces by moving toward ratifying the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No.... Read More


Tourist arrivals grow 21.8% in 26 days of October, attracting 137,876 tourists

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka's tourism sector demonstrated continued year-on-year growth in October, welcoming 137,876 tourists in the first 26 days of the month. This figure represents a robust ... Read More


Canadian nabbed at BIA with Rs. 182.5 million worth of hashish

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A 21-year-old Canadian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a consignment of hashish valued at Rs. 182.5 million... Read More


SLNA rejects minister's statement on Muslim nursing attire

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Nurses' Association (SLNA) has strongly opposed a statement made by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, allowing nurses to ... Read More


Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya retires as Chief of National Intelligence

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), relinquished his duties at the Ministry of Defence yesterday upon reaching the age of 60 years. Maj. Gen... Read More


Sri Lanka, Interpol team up to tackle Chinese scam network

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Sri Lanka has teamed with the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) to curb scamming activities involving Chinese nationals who arrive here mostly on tourist visa... Read More