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Weligama shooting: Case against ex-IGP Deshabandu and others adjourned

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The case against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon and other suspects in connection with the shooting incident near the W15 Hotel in Weligama has been... Read More


Youth sentenced to 10 years RI for drug trafficking

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- A 21-year-old who is employed as a mason has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of trafficking the narcotic substance known as 'ice'. T... Read More


Cabinet Reshuffle: New portfolios for 3 ministers and 10 deputy ministers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The government has announced the new portfolios of three Cabinet Ministers and 10 Deputy Ministers following today's Cabinet reshuffle. Cabinet Ministers - The following Cabine... Read More


Cabinet reshuffle to take place today - sources

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Cabinet of Ministers is expected to be reshuffled today (10), according to political sources. The government has reportedly decided to carry out the reshuffle in order to ac... Read More


60% of school students in Sri Lanka suffer from depression - Expert

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- It has been revealed that 60 percent of school students in Sri Lanka suffer from depression, according to recent research findings. The study also shows that 24 percent of stude... Read More


07 including preschool staff arrested over death of 5-year-old in swimming Pool

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Seven individuals - including the assistant principal of a preschool, the sports coordination officer, two teachers in charge of the children, a preschool employee, and two swimm... Read More


SJB and UNP to collaborate under a joint political program - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, announced that the SJB has decided to politically collaborate with the United National ... Read More


Showers expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Department of Meteorology announced that showers or thundershowers are expected to occur at several places in the Eastern, Central, Uva, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa Provinces,... Read More


UN delegation meets Sri Lankan Parliamentary leaders to discuss electoral reforms and transparency

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Representatives of the United Nations Technical Electoral Needs Assessment Mission held a series of consultation meetings at Parliament premises, with key parliamentary stakehold... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes initial phase of agreement for peace in Gaza

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Sri Lanka welcomes the initial phase of the agreement for peace in Gaza and emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive and lasting peace and stability in the region, the Mini... Read More