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All issues affecting Lanka Government Cloud services now fully resolved: ICTA

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- All issues affecting the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) services, which had experienced a breakdown, have now been fully resolved, the Information and Communication Technology Agen... Read More


Heavy traffic congestion along several roads in Colombo due to rain

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Heavy traffic congestion has been reported along several roads in Colombo due to the prevailing heavy rains. It is reported that several roads are inundated due to rains, result... Read More


Court orders arrest of large-scale drug traffickers 'Dehi Bale Malli' and 'Kalu Malli'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today ordered the immediate arrest of large-scale drug traffickers Sehan Sathsara alias "Dehi Bale Malli" and his brother Thushan Nethsara alias "K... Read More


Two suspects linked to shooting arrested with 'Ice'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Two individuals allegedly involved in a shooting and intimidation have been arrested with crystal methamphetamine ('Ice') by the Western Province North Crime Division. According... Read More


Subjects and functions of several ministries amended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A gazette notification has been published revising the subjects and functions of several ministries with effect from today. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued the rel... Read More


Donald Trump warns Hamas will be 'eradicated' if it violates Gaza truce

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- US President Donald Trump warned on Monday (Oct 20) that Hamas would be "eradicated" if it breaks the fragile ceasefire with Israel, even as the United Nations and Israeli offici... Read More


Tornado kills one, injures four near French capital

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A tornado tore through districts north of Paris on Monday (Oct 20), toppling three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authori... Read More


Level 2 landslide warnings issued to residents of five districts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Level 2 landslide warnings have been issued to residents of multiple areas in five districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. Accordingly, landslide ... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The prevailing low-level atmospheric disturbance to the east of Sri Lanka still persists and it is likely to develop into a low pressure area within the next 24 hours, according ... Read More


Sri Lanka ranked 7th among best countries for food in the world 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Sri Lanka has been recognized for its exceptional culinary delights, ranking 7th for the world's best food in 2025, according to Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. Wi... Read More