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Open warrant issued to arrest former minister Basil Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Matara Magistrate's Court today issued an open warrant for the immediate arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa regarding a money laundering case related to land fraud in ... Read More


Heavy rain triggers Victoria Reservoir spill gates

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Two automatic spill gates of Victoria Reservoir opened automatically today as water levels rose following heavy rainfall. A water capacity of 150 cubic metres per second is rele... Read More


Court permits CID to detain 'Achini' for seven days over triple murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Walasmulla Magistrate's Court granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department to detain and question Anusha Lakmali, alias 'Achini', for seven days following her ... Read More


Cyclone Arnab expected to intensify further tomorrow before landfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Cyclone Arnab located in the northeastern Bay of Bengal sea area intensified into a severe cyclone, the Department of Meteorology stated. Strong winds and heavy rainfall affect ... Read More


Army launches relief operations in Mannar amid flooding

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Army troops launched relief operations yesterday to ensure the safety of affected residents amid flooding in the Kurei Grama Niladhari Division of the Manthai West Divisional Sec... Read More


Sri Lanka ranks 53rd in 2026 Global Hunger Index

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka ranked 53rd out of 122 countries according to the 2026 Global Hunger Index. With a score of 10.2 points, Sri Lanka was included in the 'Moderate Hunger' category. How... Read More


Norochcholai's second generator shut down for maintenance

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The second generator of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya coal power plant has been deactivated for maintenance. Management states that there is no disruption to the electricity supply... Read More


Sinopec, RM Parks follow Lanka IOC with Rs. 20 petrol price hike

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sinopec and RM Parks companies also raised the price of a litre of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20. Accordingly, the price of a litre of that type of petrol, which was Rs. 475, will ... Read More


No flood situation reported despite rising reservoir and river levels

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- No flood situation has occurred so far due to rainfall received across reservoirs islandwide, according to the Irrigation Department. Hydrology and Disaster Management Division ... Read More


Police open fire at three-wheeler after driver defies orders in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Police shot at a three-wheeler driven without obeying orders in the Nagoda area of Kalutara. The three-wheeler driver injured in the shooting was admitted to Nagoda Teaching Hos... Read More