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Second and third year Agri Faculty students of Ruhuna University directed to vacate the premises

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- A clash has erupted between second-year and third-year students of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Ruhuna. To control the situation, the university administratio... Read More


Three dead, over 100 families affected due to adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Three individuals have died due to disasters caused by the prevailing adverse weather conditions affecting various parts of the island, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) state... Read More


Three including police constable remanded for sheltering Ishara Sewwandi

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Three individuals, including a police constable, who were arrested for allegedly aiding Ishara Sewwandi, a key suspect in the 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder case, by helping her eva... Read More


Driving License fee at BIA increased from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15,000

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The government has decided to increase the fee for obtaining a driving license issued at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 15,000. Clarifying th... Read More


Flood warnings issued for low-lying areas of Deduru Oya

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Irrigation Department has issued a flood warning for several low-lying areas of Deduru Oya valley due to heavy rainfall catchment areas. Accordingly, residents of low-lying ... Read More


Several reservoirs overflowing due to heavy rainfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Fourteen major tanks across the country are overflowing due to prevailing heavy rainfall, the Department of Irrigation said. Director of Irrigation (Water Management) H.M.P.S.D.... Read More


Indonesian students stage protest as President Prabowo marks a year in office

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Indonesian students protested in Jakarta on Monday (Oct 20) as President Prabowo Subianto completed a year in office, two months after violent demonstrations nationwide, with one... Read More


Excise trade unions strongly opposes statement by Commissioner General

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Trade unions attached to the Excise Department have expressed strong opposition to a statement made by the Commissioner General of Excise, M.B.N.A. Pemarathne, during a trade uni... Read More


Landslide warnings issued to residents of nine districts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Early landslide warnings have been issued to residents of multiple areas in nine districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. Accordingly, landslide wa... Read More


Sri Lanka's FDI records 138% increase in first nine months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows including foreign commercial loans for investments to BOI-approved enterprises have reached USD 827 million during the period January to S... Read More