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Arnab intensifies; Heavy rain, strong winds to hit several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' over the west-central Bay of Bengal has intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm, with heavy showers and strong winds expected in several parts... Read More


US$17 million US grant supports Colombo Port modernization

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The United States has provided a grant of US$17 million to support the modernization of the Colombo Port, as Sri Lanka continues efforts to strengthen its maritime infrastructure... Read More


Cabinet approves $100 million ADB loan for economic recovery programme

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved entering into a loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to obtain US$100 million to implement the Macro-Recovery Sector Develop... Read More


Sri Lanka to host 19th World Trade Union Congress in May 2027

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka will host the 19th World Trade Union Congress in Colombo from May 13 to 15, 2027, with around 800 delegates from nearly 130 countries expected to participate. The cong... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa seeks bail citing mother's health condition

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- President's Counsel Ali Sabry, appearing on behalf of Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the Krrish deal case, today filed a motion before the Colombo Chief Magis... Read More


Cabinet approves national committee to address wildlife hazards in aviation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a National Wildlife Hazard Management Committee for Aviation Safety to strengthen coordination among relevant agencies ... Read More


Champika to make serious disclosures on coal purchases on November 12

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said today that he will make some disclosures on the fraudulent deals which President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and two Ministers, namely ... Read More


BASL demands probe into Homagama custody death

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and all relevant authorities to conduct an immediate, impartial, transparent, and comprehe... Read More


Cabinet approves submission of intellectual property agent regulations to Parliament

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to submit amended regulations governing the registration of intellectual property agents to Parliament for approval. The proposa... Read More


Parents have no right to compromise children's privacy for social media fame: Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Parents do not have the right to compromise their children's privacy by exposing them to social media publicity for personal popularity or financial gain, Minister of Women and C... Read More