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Oil prices drop 1% on expected global supply growth

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Oil prices fell by more than 1 per cent on Monday as OPEC+ plans for another increase to oil output in November and the resumption of oil exports by Iraq's Kurdistan region via ... Read More


Mobile phones of Backhoe Saman's wife to be sent for forensic examination

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (29) that an inquiry is being conducted pertaining to the mobile phones belonging to Sh... Read More


'Mephedrone' drug discovered for the first time in Sri Lanka - Senior DIG Southern Province

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Sri Lanka has detected the highly dangerous synthetic stimulant drug 'Mephedrone' for the first time, the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of the Southern Provinc... Read More


PM Harini tells new recruits to provide efficient public service

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The aim of the government is to establish an independent and efficient public service that properly serves the people, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated. The Pri... Read More


University lecturers to launch strike tomorrow over several issues

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) has announced that university lecturers will engage in strike action tomorrow (30) due to the government's continued f... Read More


Moody's affirms India's Baa3 rating, maintains stable outlook

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Moody's Ratings on Monday affirmed the Government of India's long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured rating at Baa3. The rati... Read More


Appeals Court sets hearing for petition seeking to invalidate MP Upali Pannilage's parliamentary seat

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing for February 27, 2026 to consider a petition requesting an order to invalidate the parliamentary seat of Dr. Upali Pannilage. The pe... Read More


Energy Minister holds talks to strengthen energy cooperation with India

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, who is currently on an official visit to India, held discussions with India's Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi.... Read More


Google to provide free access to Gemini AI Plus for Sri Lankan students - Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Google will provide Sri Lankan students free access to its Gemini advanced features, along with other benefits, under its student offer, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eran... Read More


Two persons seriously injured in an explosion in Kilinochchi

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Two individuals sustained serious injuries following an explosion in Thattuvankotti, Kilinochchi this morning (29). The incident occurred when the two individuals, engaged in e... Read More