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Inclement weather conditions claim four lives

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- Inclement weather brought on by the depression located in the Southeast Arabian Sea has claimed four lives to date, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said yesterday. Two deaths hav... Read More


COPF approves Budget 2026

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Budget 2026 despite pending clarifications on some expenditure heads. "We have given the green light for the budget as the... Read More


SL has informed OHCHR its objection on international mechanism on human rights issues: PM

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- The government of Sri Lanka has officially informed the Office of the UN High Commission for Human Rights (OHCHR) that it is opposed to an international mechanism to address human ... Read More


Thai government moves to bring back 2 gifted elephants from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka on October 28 to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and al... Read More


Teachers, principals warn of strike over extended school hours

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- The Teachers and Principals Trade Union Alliance has strongly opposed the government's decision to extend school hours by 30 minutes under the proposed education reforms set to tak... Read More


Sri Lankan woman found dead In hotel In Uttar Pradesh's Shravasti

Shravasti, Oct. 24 -- A 71-year-old Sri Lankan woman was found dead inside a hotel in Uttar Pradesh's Shravasti, officials said on Wednesday. The deceased woman has been identified as Kodgoda, the wif... Read More


MP Jagath Vithane says his life is in danger

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- Opposition MP Jagath Vithane told Parliament today that he is facing a death threat and it has been confirmed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) as well. Vithane said the I... Read More


Ex-Fisheries officer, minister's staff arrested over job bribe

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) arrested two individuals today in connection with allegations of soliciting bribes for government positi... Read More


Plans to regulate eateries catering to long distance bus passengers: Deputy Minister

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- The government has launched a programme to regulate wayside eateries that cater to passengers on long distance buses, Deputy Minister of Transport and High Ways Prasanna Gunasena s... Read More


76 long-term Army vehicles refurbished and deployed

Colombo, Oct. 24 -- Following the directives of Army Commander Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, 76 vehicles that had been out of service due to long-term use have been fully restored and added bac... Read More