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G.L. Peiris leaves Bribery Commission after giving statement

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- Former Foreign Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (October 20) after giving a statement ... Read More


Litro says islandwide gas distribution running smoothly

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- Litro Gas Lanka Limited said that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution is being expedited and proceeding smoothly across the country. The company said the vessel Francois a... Read More


Sri Lankan boys and girls win Double Gold

SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- In a huge boost for the future of gymnastics in Sri Lanka, a group of mixed boys and girls won the Double Gold at the inaugural Asian Gym For Life Challenge 2026 in Indonesia yest... Read More


Sri Lankan woman gives birth to baby aboard flight from Kuwait to Colombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- A Sri Lankan domestic worker returning from Kuwait gave birth to a baby boy aboard a Jazeera Airways flight bound for Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early... Read More


Sri Lanka opens first Chinese Yuan clearing bank in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka has officially inaugurated its first Chinese Yuan (RMB) Clearing Bank in Colombo, marking a significant step towards strengthening financial cooperation and bilateral e... Read More


G. L. Peiris summoned before CIABOC

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Joint Opposition Convenor Professor G. L. Peiris has been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) tomorrow. Prof. P... Read More


Sajith expresses concern over possible HSBC Services Centre exit from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today expressed concern over reports that HSBC's Global Service Centre in Sri Lanka could relocate its operations to the Philippines, potential... Read More


Four killed in Akurana cement truck crash

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Four people have been killed in a tragic road accident near Kurugoda Junction in Akurana, according to the Police. The fatal accident occurred when an out-of-control cement mixe... Read More


Sri Lanka aims to increase industrial land allocation to 1% by 2030: Sunil Handunnetti

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka aims to increase the share of land allocated for industrial development from the current 0.03% to at least 1% by 2030, Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative De... Read More


Daily Mirror win Gold and Bronze at Presidential Environment Awards 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Daily Mirror Deputy Features Editor Kamanthi Wickramasinghe and Deputy Web Editor Chaturanga Pradeep Samarawickrama have won Gold and Bronze Awards, respectively, at the Presiden... Read More