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Weligama PS Chairman assassination suspects remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The three suspects arrested on charges of aiding and abetting the assassination of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickremasekara have been remanded until October 30,... Read More


Cabinet approves recruitment of new public servants

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Cabinet approval has been granted to recruit 8,547 new individuals to the public service. This cohort is set to be recruited into government ministries, provincial councils, and... Read More


Four new high courts to be established

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has identified the urgent need to establish several new High Courts to implement the tasks assigned to it under the National Anti... Read More


Supreme Court to hear appeals of Mahindananda and Nalin

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Supreme Court has issued an order for the appeals filed by former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando to be taken up on January 20. The petitions seek to o... Read More


Friends abducted at roadside and held for ransom

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- An incident of abduction and demanding ransom involving two friends who were talking by the roadside has been reported from the Negombo Police Division. The incident took place ... Read More


Michael Kors donates USD2.7mn to support Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- US fashion brand Michael Kors has donated USD$2.7 million to support the well-being of children and farmers in Sri Lanka. The significant funding, made through the United Nation... Read More


Edelweiss Air launches seasonal Zurich-Colombo flights

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The winter travel season has begun with Edelweiss Air, a Lufthansa Group member, operating its inaugural seasonal flight from Zurich, Switzerland, to Bandaranaike International A... Read More


Medical professionals stress on physical activity to prevent the onset of diabetes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- New findings suggest that Type 2 diabetes, a chronic disease afflicting over 830 million people worldwide, can potentially be reversed or mitigated if detected early and acted up... Read More


Restoration of Nuwara Eliya post office to expedite

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has instructed relevant officials to expedite the necessary restoration work on the 130-year-old Nalinda Jayatissa Post ... Read More


Jaffna recognised as one of Lonely Planet's top destinations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Jaffna has secured a spot on the prestigious Lonely Planet list of the 25 Best Destinations to visit in 2026. Featured in the travel publisher's "Best in Travel 2026" edition, r... Read More