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COPF approves Appropriation Bill draft for 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has granted its approval for the Draft Appropriation Bill pertaining to the year 2026. This approval was given during the Committee's meet... Read More


All-Island School Teacher Development officers to withdraw from academic activities

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Secretary of the All-Island School Teacher Development Officers' Association, Viraj Manaranga, states that Teacher Development Officers working across the entire school syste... Read More


Vehicle imports may exceed US$1.5 billion this year, says Central Bank Governor

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka is likely to spend over US$1.5 billion on vehicle imports this year, according to Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. This expenditure exceeds the previous... Read More


Thai government moves to bring back 2 gifted elephants from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka on October 28 to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and al... Read More


Assets seized and wife remanded in 'Backoe Saman' case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- In the ongoing investigation into drug trafficker 'Backoe Saman,' who was recently arrested in Indonesia, the Western North Crimes Division has seized two luxury buses belonging ... Read More


Air Force deploys three aircraft to monitor southern and western seas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Air Force Commander Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe announced that three aircraft have been deployed to conduct surveillance operations in the Southern and Western seas to curb ill... Read More


Galle-Beliatta railway line blocked by fallen tree

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A tree fell across the main Galle-Beliatta railway line in the Katugoda area, disrupting train services on the coastal route, the Railway Department stated. The Sagarika train, ... Read More


Bandaragama National School student dies in collision with bus

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A student from Bandaragama National School who was riding a motorcycle died yesterday (22) after colliding with an SLTB bus in the Kothalawala area of Bandaragama, according to B... Read More


Father dies after Diwali drinking spree leads to family dispute

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A dispute between a father, mother, and son after they drank toddy together on Diwali day resulted in the father's death, according to Galagedara Police. The event occurred in t... Read More


Iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office decaying as roof leaks, Department criticised for neglect

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The roof of the historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office is in a dilapidated state and is leaking in the rain. This situation causes difficulty for postal workers, as well as local and... Read More