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Re-scrutinized results of 2025 Scholarship Exam released

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The re-scrutinized results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, have been released online, according to the Department of Examinations. The results can be obtained by en... Read More


Bangladesh probes cause of massive airport fire

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Bangladeshi traders on Sunday (Oct 19) assessed heavy losses after a devastating fire tore through the cargo complex of the country's main international airport, as the governmen... Read More


RDA to install 50 km of safety fences on high-risk mountain roads

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) will install safety barriers along hazardous embankments in three mountainous regions following a recent spike in road accidents, a senior of... Read More


Few showers expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m, today (19), the Department of Meteorology said. A few showers may occur in Southern province and... Read More


Local and foreign tourists stranded in Wilpattu National Park rescued by wildlife officers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- More than 30 local and foreign tourists who were visiting the Wilpattu National Park have been rescued by wildlife officers after being unable to return due to heavy rainfall and... Read More


Train derailment disrupts services along the Main Line

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Rail operations along the Upcountry Railway Line have been disrupted due to a derailment, according to the Department of Railways. The department stated that the Intercity Expre... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for seven districts extended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Landslide warnings issued to residents of seven districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island have been extended. Accordingly, landslide warnings issued ... Read More


Israel strikes southern Gaza, accusing Hamas of 'bold violation of ceasefire'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Israeli army launched airstrikes in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Sunday despite a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, local media said. Israel's public broadcaster KAN sa... Read More


Sri Lanka's Yevan David wins Rookie Trophy, places 2nd overall in 2025 Euroformula Open

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka's Yevan David on Sunday re-wrote history by winning the Rookie Championship title and second place overall in the 2025 Euroformula Open Championship, becoming the first... Read More


Increase in rainfall expected after Tuesday: Met. Department

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Rainfall is expected to increase after Tuesday (21), the Department of Meteorology stated. Director General Athula Karunanayake attributed this to atmospheric disturbances locat... Read More