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Wimal Weerawansa summoned by Central Crime Investigation Bureau

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa set to arrive at the Central Crime Investigation Bureau this morning to provide a statement for an ongoing investigation regarding alleged contemp... Read More


Work begins on new Muthurajawela-Katunayake aviation fuel pipeline

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Laying of a new aviation fuel pipeline from Muthurajawela to Katunayake is scheduled to begin today under the president's leadership. The project involves constructing a dedicate... Read More


Train services on upcountry line resume between Peradeniya and Gampola

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Train operations on the upcountry railway line between Peradeniya and Gampola are scheduled to resume today (02). Train services on that route were previously suspended because C... Read More


Showers and thundershowers expected across island

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasted that showers or thundershowers can develop after 1 PM today in most parts of the island. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 75mm may occur a... Read More


Sri Lanka blocks supplies to stranded Iranian oil fleet following US warnings

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Around 20 empty Iranian oil tankers are currently stranded off Sri Lanka's southwest coast as local authorities enforce US sanctions warnings. The revelation is made by a new rep... Read More


China Airlines announces the next wave of recruitment for cabin crew and cargo operations

Hong Kong, Oct. 2 -- Taiwan-headquartered China Airlines (CAL) announced its recruitment plan for the second half of 2026, driven by the introduction of its new-generation fleet and the continued expa... Read More


India stun South Korea to win maiden Asian Games women's recurve gold

India, Oct. 2 -- India's women's recurve team produced a sensational performance under pressure to stun 10-time Olympic champions South Korea 5-3 and clinch a maiden Asian Games gold medal here on Fri... Read More


Trump says Iran may be linked to FlyDubai co-pilot attack

India, Oct. 2 -- President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran may be linked to the FlyDubai copilot who tried to crash an Israel-bound plane as investigators worked to determine why the copilot stab... Read More


US sends 9,000 more troops to Middle East as Trump weighs further Iran strikes

India, Oct. 2 -- The US military is dispatching roughly 9,000 troops aboard a group of ships to the Middle East, a US official said Thursday. The bolstering of the American military presence comes as ... Read More


Raahgiri security concerns raised

India, Oct. 2 -- The New Delhi Traders' Association (NDTA) has strongly opposed the proposed Raahgiri Day in Connaught Place on October 4 and urged NDMC to shift the event to a non-commercial venue, c... Read More