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Extradited criminal 'Kaiwaru Muthu' detained for 72 hours after airport arrest

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- A notorious organized crime figure, Manoj Muthukumara, alias 'Kaiwaru Muthu', has been detained for 72 hours following his extradition from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The sus... Read More


Heavy traffic congestion reported on expressway between Athurugiriya and Kothalawala interchanges

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along the section of the expressway between the Athurugiriya and Kothalawala interchanges. Authorities stated that the delay is due to ... Read More


Severe traffic congestion hits Colombo Fort and surrounding main roads

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Heavy rainfall has triggered severe traffic congestion across all major roads in and around Colombo Fort. The continuous downpours have disrupted vehicle movement along key acces... Read More


Sri Lanka's official reserve assets up 3.2% in October

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets increased by 3.2 percent in October 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Official reserve assets r... Read More


Signal failure causes train delays from Colombo Fort and Maradana

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The Railway Department announced that train services operating out of Colombo Fort and Maradana railway stations are facing delays following a breakdown in the signalling system. ... Read More


MP Shanakiyan questions whether Rs. 41 billion fuel subsidy is reaching consumers

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Batticaloa District Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised concerns over whether billions of rupees allocated by the Treasury for fuel subsidies are providing mea... Read More


Cardinal Ranjith says catholic church studying proposed anti-terrorism act

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Colombo Archbishop His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith says that the catholic church is currently studying the proposed new Anti-Terrorism Act, which is expected to replace the ... Read More


Sixth Bay of Bengal Maritime Dialogue to strengthen regional cooperation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The Sixth Bay of Bengal Maritime Dialogue was held in Colombo, bringing together senior government officials, maritime professionals, researchers, regional specialists and diploma... Read More


Middle East crisis and rising fuel costs deepen SriLankan Airlines' losses

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The ongoing crisis in West Asia, together with the sharp increase in fuel prices, has placed additional financial pressure on the already cash-strapped national carrier, SriLankan... Read More


Former minister Rohitha Bogollagama remanded until november 25

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama has been further remanded until November 25 by the Colombo High Court in connection with a corruption case filed by the Commission to Investiga... Read More