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Clubs fear politics in Man City appeal

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- Some Premier League clubs were so "astonished" by comments made by Andy Burnham, which appeared to downplay the verdict against Manchester City, that they are now "concerned" abou... Read More


Multiple people wounded in blast at Riyadh airport

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- Many people were wounded in a blast at Riyadh's international airport on Saturday, according to two eyewitnesses and two people briefed on the matter. Travellers were evacuated fr... Read More


Peacocks, monkeys, deer make their way into urban areas including Colombo

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- The increasing presence of wildlife, including peacocks, monkeys and deer, in urban areas is largely linked to habitat loss, disruptions to natural food chains and the decline of ... Read More


Car overturns after colliding with van on Southern Expressway

SriLanka, Oct. 10 -- A car overturned on the Southern Expressway near the 29th kilometre post after colliding with the rear of a van, officials said. No serious injuries were reported in the accident... Read More


Police launch probe into attacks on Metro buses

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Sri Lanka Police have launched an investigation into a series of alleged deliberate attacks and acts of vandalism targeting the newly introduced Metro bus service. According to D... Read More


One-off permit issued to export rock stones to Maldives: PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today that a one-off permit had been issued to a private company in 2024 to export rock stones to the Maldives. She said the per... Read More


Ruling party MP accused of forcibly acquiring land in Athurugiriya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara today alleged in Parliament that a ruling party MP had forcibly acquired a plot of land in Millennium City, Athurugiriya, after assau... Read More


HIV cases among young people raise fresh concerns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- A total of 59 HIV cases among people aged 15-24 were reported during the first half of 2026, according to the Quarterly Report on HIV - 2nd Quarter 2026 released by the National S... Read More


EPF arrears due from more than 20,000 private companies

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- As much as 20,726 private sector organizations owe a total of Rs 34.3 billion (Rs 34,362,727,926.79) as EPF contributions, Parliament was informed yesterday. The companies which ... Read More


'Emission Eye' unit to crack down on smoke-emitting vehicles

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Vehicle Emission Testing Programme has established a special unit, named the 'Emission Eye Unit', to identify vehicles emitting excessive smoke on public roads and take legal ... Read More