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ADB approves $100m for social protection and eldercare

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Asian Development Bank approved $100 million in financing to support reforms and investments aimed at strengthening social protection, economic inclusion, and resilience amon... Read More


Protest demanding release of Gnanasara Thera enters eighth day

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The satyagraha conducted by a group including monks at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo, demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, continues for its eighth day... Read More


Sri Lanka pulls off second highest runs chase in ODI history

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Harry Brook blasted England's first-ever ODI double hundred, yet still ended up on the losing side of a remarkable 859-run shootout in Rawalpindi. From 24 for 2, Sri Lanka pulled... Read More


Sajith demands 2026 Budget progress report before presentation of 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned how the government intends to present the 2027 Budget without first revealing the progress and implementation status of the 2026... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa's first heart surgery successful

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Family sources report that the first heart surgery performed on Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was successful. The surgery was carried out due ... Read More


Sri Lanka had $4.1 Bn in outstanding currency swaps at end-May 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Sri Lanka had outstanding currency swap obligations amounting to $4.1 billion at the end of May 2026, comprising $1.8 billion in international swaps and $2.3 billion in domestic ... Read More


High population density in Colombo drives surge in tuberculosis cases

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated in Parliament today (23) that the high population density in the city of Colombo has been a primary factor contributing to the spread of ... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa and Janaki Siriwardena further remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and former director of Krrish company Janaki Siriwardena, currently held in remand custody regarding the investigation into the Krrish transaction... Read More


Court order issued against the Viharamahadevi Park satyagraha cannot be changed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The order issued yesterday (22) by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court instructing the group, including monks engaged in the satyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo to evac... Read More


Decision to close 34 state institutions to reduce financial burden

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Ministry of Finance decided to close 34 state institutions as part of a measure to reduce unnecessary financial burdens in the public sector, according to President Anura Kum... Read More