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Donald Trump says PM Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- President Donald Trump has said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil, as the US seeks to put economic pressure on the Kremlin as part of effo... Read More


Rs. 25 million in fines imposed on vendors who sold bottled drinking water at excessive prices

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Over Rs. 25 million in fines have been imposed on vendors who sold bottled drinking water at excessive prices, the Consumer Affairs Authority states. According to the Authority,... Read More


Body of a male found from temporary lodging facility in Divulapitiya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- A body of a male has been found inside a room of a temporary lodging facility in Balagalla, Divulapitiya, police stated. The deceased has been identified as a 26-year-old reside... Read More


Saudi crown prince announces major Mecca development

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Wednesday the launch of King Salman Gate, a large mixed-use development in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The project will cover up to ... Read More


PM Harini departs for India on an official visit

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has departed from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on an official visit to India, according to airport officials. The Prime Min... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs records highest single-day revenue

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Sri Lanka Customs says it has recorded its highest single-day revenue of Rs. 2,470 million yesterday (October 15). The cumulative revenue for this year up to that date was recor... Read More


Sri Lanka's manufacturing and services sectors expand in September 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Sri Lanka's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for September 2025 recorded growth in both manufacturing and services sectors. The latest report of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (C... Read More


Narcotics haul recovered from southern seas presented to court

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The narcotics haul recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy while floating in the sea off the southern coast has been presented before the Colombo Magistrate's Court. The haul was presen... Read More


Israel threatens to resume fighting if Hamas does not respect Gaza truce deal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Israel's defence minister on Wednesday (Oct 15) threatened to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the war in Gaza. The statem... Read More


Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (16), the Department of Meteorology said. Heavy falls of above 100 mm are expected at some... Read More