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Krish case: Namal Rajapaksa further remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was further remanded until October 23 by Colombo Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama in connection with the alleged Krish transaction. The Magistrate... Read More


Hambantota Port delivers over 167,000 vehicles across 2025, 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Hambantota International Port (HIP) handled the delivery of 167,569 vehicles between March 2025 and September 2026, providing continued support to vehicle importers amid rising d... Read More


Asgiriya Mahanayake calls for Gnanasara Thera's release

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Mahanayake Thera of the Asgiriya Chapter has called for the release of imprisoned Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera. The M... Read More


Public urged to maintain quiet environment during treatment of elephant Kavantissa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The public has been urged to maintain a quiet environment around the treatment site of Kavantissa, an elephant reported to be in critical condition, to avoid disrupting the effor... Read More


'I criticised Government, not minorities': Kiriella

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) senior politician Lakshman Kiriella, who has come under fire over remarks he made during a meeting with the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter,... Read More


Government Parliamentary group proposes referring no-confidence motion against Speaker to AG

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The ruling National People's Power (NPP) has proposed referring the no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne to the Attorney General for consideration and recomm... Read More


Jaffna groundwater management unit to be built at Rs. 189 million

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The foundation stone for the first phase of a provincial Groundwater Resources Board Management Unit in Jaffna was laid today (16) under the patronage of Environment Minister Dr.... Read More


Medical reports indicate Shiranthi Rajapaksa needs bypass surgery, court told

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Colombo Cheif Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama postponed the case until 2.45 p.m. to allow both the prosecution and the defence to examine the medical report submitted by the Nati... Read More


SriLankan Airlines extends suspension of Riyadh, Dammam flights until Oct. 24

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- SriLankan Airlines has extended the suspension of all flights between Colombo and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh and Dammam until October 24, 2026, citing the prevailing secu... Read More


Misty conditions expected in several areas tomorrow morning

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Meteorology Department has forecast misty conditions in some areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of tomorrow morning. The De... Read More