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TISL urges Government to withdraw proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has urged the Government to withdraw the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill 2026, warning that its broad provisions ... Read More


Rainfall above 100 mm forecast in several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely in some areas of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, as well as in the Matara, Galle and Puttalam districts, the Department of Meteo... Read More


Airline representatives discuss rising costs, airport upgrades

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Board of Airline Representatives (BAR) Sri Lanka has discussed measures to address rising operational costs, improve ground handling procedures and upgrade airport infrastruc... Read More


Overpriced water costs Ella restaurant Rs. 260,000

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- An Ella hostel and restaurant has been fined Rs. 260,000 after its operator pleaded guilty to selling bottled drinking water above the prescribed maximum retail price and display... Read More


Youth arrested over alleged online vehicle advertisement scam

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- A 21-year-old man has been arrested in the Mawathgama area of Homagama over allegations of defrauding individuals by collecting money to publish online advertisements for vehicle... Read More


Kananathan congratulates Guinea on Independence Day

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Republic of Guinea extended his warm congratulations and best wishes to His Excellency General Mamadi Doumbouya, President of the Republic of Guin... Read More


Yoshitha Rajapaksa received Rs. 5.15 million in Navy salaries and allowances over 10 years - Court told

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Colombo High Court was informed today that Yoshitha Rajapaksa had received a total of Rs. 5,150,626 in salaries and allowances during his 10 years of service in the Sri Lanka... Read More


Nilwala river flood alert: Six divisions at risk

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Minor flooding is possible in low-lying areas of the Nilwala River floodplain across six Divisional Secretariat (DS) divisions during the next 24 hours following significant rain... Read More


SC decides to hear ex-Deputy Minister's bribery case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Supreme Court today decided to hear an appeal application in which former Deputy Minister and UPFA party organiser Shantha Premaratne was convicted of accepting a bribe from ... Read More


No Ditwah victim will be abandoned, PM pledges

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday pledged that the government would continue its post-Cyclone Ditwa reconstruction efforts until all affected families regain their live... Read More