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One in four Sri Lankans expected to be over 60 by 2041: Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- One in four Sri Lankans is expected to be over the age of 60 by 2041, based on projections by experts, Minister of Social Security Upali Panilage told Parliament today. The Mini... Read More


Nearly 3,000 face legal action over seat belt violations on expressways

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Sri Lanka Police have intensified enforcement of mandatory seat belt regulations on expressways, with nearly 3,000 people already facing legal action for failing to comply with th... Read More


Sri Lanka cannot resist sanctions, but can raise non-aligned policy collectively with others- Joint Opposition

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The Joint Opposition, which recognised that Sri Lanka could not resist sanctions in the event of extending assistance to Iranian vessels, said that it could, however, have articul... Read More


IMF staff-level agreement unrelated to any agreement on successor programme

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The IMF (International Monetary Fund) announcement of the staff-level agreement is unrelated to any request by the government for a successor programme, according to a spokesperso... Read More


Lady Ridgeway turns to donors for essential medicines, surgical gear

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Borella has sought donations for dozens of essential medicines and surgical items, raising concerns over the availability of critical su... Read More


New Disability Rights Bill moves forward after 30 years

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A long-awaited overhaul of Sri Lanka's disability rights laws has moved a step forward, with the Parliamentary Forum for Persons with Disabilities holding extensive discussions on... Read More


Man trampled to death by wild elephant

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- An individual on his way to work in the early hours of yesterday had been trampled to death by a wild elephant at Ambana junction in Naula, Matale. He was a driver by profession.... Read More


''Sri Lanka Cricket Bill'' presented to Parliament

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The "Sri Lanka Cricket Bill" was presented to Parliament today by Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara. The Bill proposes the establishment of Sri Lanka Cricket as the body r... Read More


All Island Western Band Challenge Trophy 2026 concludes in Rantambe

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The All Island Western Band Challenge Trophy - 2026, organized by the National Cadet Corps (NCC), concluded with a grand passing-out parade at the NCC Training Centre in Rantambe ... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa and ex-Krrish director Janaki Siriwardena further remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Former director of Krrish Company Janaki Siriwardena and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption ov... Read More