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Opposition leader warns of repressive laws aimed at restricting democratic rights

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The current government prepares to introduce two repressive bills intended to limit the democratic rights of the people in order to maintain political power by force, Opposition ... Read More


TIN certificate mandatory for Sri Lanka vehicle revenue licences from November 1

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Vehicle owners across Sri Lanka must present a Taxpayer Identification Number certificate to obtain or renew their revenue licences starting November 1, 2026. The Western Provin... Read More


Homagama introduces microchip tracking for stray dogs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- A pilot programme to implant microchips in stray dogs was introduced in Homagama to maintain digital records of rabies vaccinations, sterilisation, and vital health data. Veteri... Read More


Public Utilities Commission receives unclear power outage report

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- A report submitted to the Public Utilities Commission by the National System Operator regarding the sudden power outage on 17 October is unclear, according to electrical trade un... Read More


12 major reservoirs and nine medium reservoirs continue to overflow

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The Irrigation Department stated that 12 major reservoirs and nine medium-scale reservoirs continue to spill over due to heavy rainfall caused by adverse weather conditions. The... Read More


Litro assures uninterrupted gas supply for November

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Litro Gas stated that a vessel named Quarantine carrying 3,900 metric tonnes of gas is scheduled to arrive in the island tomorrow (01). The company announced that the unloading ... Read More


Advisory council appointed for Anuradhapura Sacred City development

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- An advisory council was appointed to implement development programs for the Anuradhapura Sacred City under the co-chairmanship of Acting Atamasthanadhipathi Most Venerable Ithala... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation rises to 8.3% in October

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Inflation in Sri Lanka rose to 8.3% from the 8.0% recorded in September, according to the Colombo Consumer Price Index, the Department of Census and Statistics stated. According... Read More


ASPI of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed after losing 124.82 points

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The All-Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at 20,142.33 after losing 124.82 points. The S&P SL20 index ended at 5,746.40 following an 27.52-point loss. Turn... Read More


Chicken theft dispute ends in murder, death sentences upheld

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by two men convicted of murder, affirming the death sentences imposed by the Tangalle High Court. A three-judge bench comprising Justi... Read More