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Sri Lankan woman found dead in hotel in India

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Times of India reports, citing police sources, that a 71-year-old Sri Lankan woman was found dead in a hotel in the Shravasti District of Uttar Pradesh, India. The deceased ... Read More


Monaragala PS to upgrade historic G Lone tourist bungalow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Monaragala Pradeshiya Sabha has taken steps to upgrade the historically significant tourist bungalow located in G Lone mountain range within its administrative area. Accordi... Read More


Senegalese national deported for attempting entry with forged passport

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- A Senegalese man was arrested and deported yesterday (23) at Katunayake Airport for attempting to enter Sri Lanka using a forged Brazilian passport. The 35-year-old arrived at t... Read More


Google's Gemini AI to be free for Sri Lankan students, but expert warns of ethical traps

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Students in Sri Lanka will receive free access to Google's powerful generative AI platform, Gemini, and associated benefits starting mid-October. This initiative was announced b... Read More


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