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Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces attack convoy, intercept several boats

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Gaza Freedom Flotilla said on Wednesday its vessels were under attack by the Israeli military, with several boats intercepted while sailing toward the war-ravaged Palestinian ... Read More


Suspect in sexual assault of A'pura Hospital doctor granted bail; remanded over separate incident

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a lady doctor at the doctors' quarters of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been released on bail by the Anuradhapura Magistrate'... Read More


Ensuring all teachers are degree holders is a key goal of the current govt - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- It is a key goal of the current government to gradually ensure all teachers become degree holders, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Educa... Read More


Pope Leo tells US bishops to address Trump's immigration crackdown

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Pope Leo told U.S. bishops visiting him at the Vatican on Wednesday that they should firmly address how immigrants are being treated by President Donald Trump's hardline policies,... Read More


Sri Lanka's official reserve up by 1.1% in September 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets increased by 1.1% to USD 6.24 billion in September 2025, compared to USD 6.17 billion in August 2025, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lank... Read More


Gazette issued with measures to prevent spread of Africanswinefever

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued declaring measures to prevent the further spread of African Swine Fever (ASF), which has been detected in several Divisional ... Read More


Islamic religious observances held to mark TV Derana's 20th anniversary

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- An Islamic religious ceremony was held at the TV Derana head office premises today (8), invoking blessings for the 20th anniversary of 'TV Derana'. The event was attended by scho... Read More


Bid to construct airfield facility complex at Ratmalana Airport approved

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to award the contract to a private to construct an airfield facility complex at the Colombo International Airport in Ratmalana. ... Read More


Police open fire at car near checkpoint in Matara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Police have opened fire at a vehicle that failed to comply with an order to stop at a roadblock in the Wellamadama area of Matara, according to police sources. The officers h... Read More


10% of Sri Lankans suffer from various mental illnesses - Experts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Around 10% of the country's population suffers from various mental illnesses, the Ministry of Health states. Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena stated that... Read More