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Six suspects arrested over Kalutara bus crew assault released on bail

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Police arrested six suspects in connection with an assault on a bus driver and conductor after a group travelling on two motorcycles intercepted their bus in Kalutara. Captured ... Read More


Air Quality deteriorates in six districts amid rising particulate levels

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Air quality in parts of the northern and north-western regions of Sri Lanka has recorded an increase in suspended particulate matter. According to the Central Environment Author... Read More


Online appointment system to resume at Motor Traffic Department from November 2

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The Department of Motor Traffic has decided to reintroduce its online appointment booking facility from November 2 for members of the public seeking services at its Narahenpita o... Read More


Final warning issued to non-compliant companies over Beneficial Ownership details

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Legal action, including fines up to Rs. 1 million, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both, could be faced by companies failing to submit their Beneficial Ownership information,... Read More


Harini Amarasuriya will lead the Sri Lankan delegation to CHOGM 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Sri Lanka's delegation to the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2026) in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda, from 1 to 4 November 2026 will be led by Prime Minist... Read More


Supreme Court rules three police officers violated fundamental rights of jewellery businessman

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Three police officers attached to the Negombo Divisional Criminal Investigation Department violated the fundamental rights of a jewellery businessman from Kuliyapitiya by subject... Read More


Sri Lanka tourism earnings drop 9.2% in first nine months of 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Sri Lanka's tourism earnings declined by 9.2% during the first nine months of 2026, despite the country welcoming nearly 1.7 million international visitors, according to the Cent... Read More


Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs rejects false social media claims targeting Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs rejects false social media claims targeting Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and C... Read More


Sri Lanka launches AgriConnect plan with $665 million in development financing

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The Government of Sri Lanka, together with the World Bank Group and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has launched the Sri Lanka AgriConnect Joint Imple... Read More


Ranil says UNP-SJB alliance alone insufficient to secure election victory- Gen Z support is key

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Former President and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has cautioned that a political alliance between the UNP and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would no... Read More