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Bodies of two sisters found in Habaraduwa taken for post-mortem

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The bodies of two women suspected to have been beaten and murdered, found behind a house in the Ginigala area in Habaraduwa, were brought to Karapitiya Hospital for post-mortem ex... Read More


Man killed, wife injured in Kalutara T56 shooting

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- A person died on the spot, and his wife sustained injuries in a shooting carried out using a T-56 firearm near a hotel on Nagoda Road in Kalutara, police stated. A gunman who arr... Read More


SriLankan Airlines suspends Riyadh flights for two days

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Flights to Riyadh remain suspended as a safety measure due to ongoing attacks, SriLankan Airlines stated. Consequently, flight UL265 scheduled to depart from Colombo to Riyadh to... Read More


Opposition to hand over no-confidence motion against Speaker today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The no-confidence motion brought by the opposition against the Speaker is scheduled to be handed over to the Secretary-General of Parliament today (9). Signing of the motion took... Read More


Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa to be taken to National Eye Hospital today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Remanded former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa is scheduled to be taken to the National Eye Hospital today (09) without being referred to a private hospital, the Prison Media Spok... Read More


Ajith Nivard Cabraal withdraws Supreme Court appeal over Greek bond case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- An appeal petition submitted to the Supreme Court by former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal challenging a case filed against him before the Colombo Permanent Trial-at-B... Read More


Financial system confidence rises over short and medium term, CBSL survey shows

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Confidence in the Sri Lankan financial system increased over both short and medium-term horizons during the second half of 2026, according to the Central Bank's Systemic Risk Surv... Read More


Remanded Shiranthi Rajapaksa brought to National Eye Hospital

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, currently in remand custody, was brought to the National Eye Hospital in Colombo today (09) for examinations and treatment, our reporter sai... Read More


Investigation launched into deliberate collisions targeting Metro buses

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- A full investigation commenced into an organised process of intentionally causing collisions with 'Metro' buses deployed along seven routes for public transport convenience and to... Read More


Sri Lanka, IMF begin talks on post-2027 long-term growth deal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Sri Lanka is discussing a new programme with the International Monetary Fund following the scheduled end of the current Extended Fund Facility. Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayan... Read More