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Sri Lanka leads South Asia in AI job growth, ranks second in ChatGPT usage: World Bank

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka has emerged as one of South Asia's most AI-exposed economies, with strong growth in artificial intelligence-related jobs but also mounting risks of job displacement, ac... Read More


Three arrested over murder of Weligama PS Chairman

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three individuals today in connection with the recent murder of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha W... Read More


Over 29,000 people affected as heavy rains continue nationwide

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that adverse weather conditions prevailing over the past few days have affected 18 districts across the island. According to DMC Dir... Read More


Trump sets 10% hike in tariffs on Canada after ad airs during World Series

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he was increasing tariffs on Canada by an additional 10% "above what they're paying now," as he reacted again to an ad by Canada's On... Read More


South Asian Athletics C'ships: Rumesh Tharanga wins gold in Men's javelin throw

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga claimed the gold medal in the Men's javelin throw event at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi... Read More


South Asian Athletics C'ships: Dasuni Kaushalya wins gold in Women's 400m Hurdles in Ranchi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Sri Lanka's Dasuni Kaushalya won the gold medal in the Women's 400m Hurdles event at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 at the Birsa Munda Athletics Stadium, Morabadi, ... Read More


Saudi national arrested over alleged assault on flight attendants

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A Saudi Arabian national has been arrested by the Katunayake Airport Police in connection with an incident in which two SriLankan Airlines flight attendants were assaulted onboar... Read More


Israeli military says it conducted 'targeted strike' in central Gaza

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Israeli forces carried out a "targeted strike" on an individual in central Gaza who was planning to attack Israeli troops, Israel's military said on Saturday (Oct 25). A US-back... Read More


Navy rescues crew from distressed Merchant Vessel MV Integrity Star

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- The crew of the Merchant Vessel MV Integrity Star which was in distress due to the failure in the main engines approximately 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka have been rescu... Read More


Over 30,000 in 18 districts affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A total of 31,623 individuals from 7,944 families in 18 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. At least four weather-related death... Read More