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Government reshuffles Cabinet ahead of Budget - Key Ministerial appointments announced

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Sri Lankan government has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle to accelerate its 2026 development goals. Accordingly, Bimal Ratnayake has been appointed as the Minister of Tr... Read More


"Stop the media show; divulge mastermind now"- Easter attack victims tell Govt.

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The victims lament that they are being hoodwinked by successive political leaders with the objective of gaining power. Since the recent development of Ravi Seneviratne divulging ... Read More


Over 50,000 tri-forces personnel deserted; authorities intensifies arrests

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Defence Ministry and Police have stepped up operations to arrest and take action against over 50,000 tri-forces members, including officers, who have left the service or are ... Read More


US imposes sanctions on China refinery, others for Iran oil purchases

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Mirihana Police have arrested seven individuals, including the assistant principal of the International school, in connection with the tragic death of a five-year-old child who d... Read More


CC members cannot be penalised by Privileges Committee

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Members of the Constitutional Council (CC) cannot be summoned before the Privilege Commitee as it is a body independent of Parliament, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne told the House... Read More


Over 7,900 Sri Lanka Army NCOs promoted

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- A total of 7,979 non-commissioned officers of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted in celebration of the Army's 76th anniversary, the Army Media Spokesperson said. The promotio... Read More


Navy seizes 149 smuggled pigeons from India

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has confiscated 149 pigeons that were being illegally smuggled into the country by sea from India, officials said. According to the Navy, the birds were found... Read More


40 school children hospitalised due to food poisoning

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- A group of 40 students of Watareka Junior School in Padukka, who developed a condition of allergy after consuming their morning meal was admitted to the Padukka Divisional Hospit... Read More


Stolen bananas end up back in owner's hands - at a price

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- In a dramatic turn of events, the owner had to buy part of a bunch of bananas that had been stolen from his home garden by a thief and sold to a boutique. The owner of the home ... Read More


Twelve districts identified as high risk for Leptospirosis: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Twelve districts have been identified as high-risk areas for the spread of Leptospirosis in the country, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today. Responding to a questi... Read More