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Sri Lanka's reserves decline to US$6.85 Bn in August

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Sri Lanka's foreign reserves declined by US$54 million to US$6,851 million in September 2026, First Capital Research said, amid rising imports and a decline in exports. Imports ... Read More


Suspect arrested for online vehicle sale advertisement fraud

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- A suspect was arrested in the Homagama - Mawatagama area for defrauding people of money by claiming to post online advertisements for vehicle sales. The arrest occurred during a... Read More


Kandy Metro Bus Service planned for launch next year

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Preparations are underway to launch the Kandy Metro Bus Service within the coming year, Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena stated. The Deputy Minister stated on this... Read More


Further evidence examination in Yoshitha Rajapaksa illegal assets case set for 30th

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Colombo High Court today (15) ordered the further examination of evidence in the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa regarding an illegal assets acquisition incident to be ... Read More


Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan discuss strengthening energy and trade cooperation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev held discussions regarding the strengthening of cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, and energy sector... Read More


International White Cane Safety Day marked today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- International White Cane Safety Day falls today (15) with the theme ''White cane, light for two eyes''. The white cane is a tool that fulfils the mobility and orientation needs ... Read More


Court of Appeal to consider petitions regarding Gnanasara Thera's robes on October 22

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Court of Appeal ordered that petitions filed requesting an order to invalidate the decision taken by prison authorities to remove the robes of Ven. Galagoda Atte Gnanasara Th... Read More


India uncovers alleged smuggling network using Colombo Port to route Pakistani goods

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), India's apex anti-smuggling agency, has uncovered a sophisticated transnational smuggling ring under Operation Deep Manifest, expos... Read More


IMF signals continued partnership with Sri Lanka beyond March programme deadline

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- The International Monetary Fund reaffirmed its readiness to continue supporting Sri Lanka beyond the conclusion of the current program, signaling that a range of assistance optio... Read More


5 suspects arrested with sacks containing suspected narcotics

Sri Lanka, Oct. 15 -- Five suspects were arrested, along with six sacks containing suspected narcotics weighing over 120 kilograms, found along the Mirissa beach in Matara. Published by HT Digital Co... Read More