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'Rotumba Amila' suspected to be behind killing of Weligama PS Chairman

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Dubai-based underworld leader Amila Sepala Ratnayake, alias "Rotumba Amila," is suspected of orchestrating the assassination of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickra... Read More


BIA expands self check-in facilities to enhance passenger experience

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) can now enjoy an improved and more flexible check-in experience, with the airport extending self-service facili... Read More


Major probes to be carried out into land grabbing by politicians: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A major probe into land grabbing by politicians is set to be conducted, Deputy Minister of Lands Aravinda Senarath told Parliament today. Responding to an oral question raised b... Read More


AI powered threat detection system to safeguard cyber security: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The government has decided to use an AI powered threat detection system to safeguard state cloud services so that evolving threats could be known, Deputy Minister of Digital Econ... Read More


Over 9,500 affected, four dead due to inclement weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A total of 9,542 people from 2,395 families across 12 districts have been affected by adverse weather conditions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said. According to the DMC... Read More


Preschools to follow single syllabus from 2027: PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said yesterday that one islandwide curriculum for all preschools will b... Read More


Fire at Wadduwa tourist hotel: Guests rescued, one injured

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A fire broke out on the second floor of a three-storey tourist hotel in Wadduwa . Police said that the fire was brought under control after several guests trapped inside were sa... Read More


Fake Bribery Commission officer arrested in Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A man posing as an officer of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) was arrested in Polonnaruwa yesterday. According to the CIABOC, the sus... Read More


Suspects of Weligama PS Chairman's killing to be arrested soon: Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The suspects in the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera will be arrested within the next few days, Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament toda... Read More


India's next CJI calls for India-Sri Lanka collaboration to protect Indian ocean

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- India's next Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Surya Kant, has called for strengthened collaboration between India and Sri Lanka to safeguard the Indian Ocean, emphasising th... Read More