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LGBTQ Tourism in India:India is ahead of Sri Lanka dealing with LGBTQ+ recognition and tourism

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- India, long known for its cultural diversity, is now carving a place for itself as an emerging LGBTQ+ tourism destination. With legal reforms, shifting public attitudes, and a grow... Read More


Betrayal of Palestinians' right to their homeland

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- After almost two years of systematic attempts to eradicate Gaza, Israel has failed to achieve its declared objectives. The resistance has not been destroyed. Surrender has not been... Read More


Keeri Samba shortage not caused by me: Dudley Sirisena

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Large-scale rice supplier Dudley Sirisena said he is not responsible for the current shortage of Keeri Samba rice in the market. Addressing the media, Sirisena said that the price... Read More


Over 30,000 power outages reported amid CEB work-to-rule action

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Over 30,000 electricity breakdowns were reported across the country yesterday due to adverse weather conditions, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Technicians' Union said, warning... Read More


US Supreme Court girds for culture wars with LGBT, guns and race cases

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Supreme Court is set to wade back into the nation's culture wars during its new nine-month term that begins on Monday with a series of contentious cases on issues includin... Read More


Wesley Edge Science to Clinch U16 Rugby Tens Title

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Wesley College won the All Island Under-16 Elite Rugby Tens 2025, edging out Science College 5-3 in a thriller at the St. Peter's College ground in Bambalapitiya. Science put over... Read More


Harsha raises concerns on Central Expressway contract

Srilanka, Oct. 5 -- Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) Harsha De Silva raised concerns on the new contract for the construction of the Central Expressway, claiming that negotiations wi... Read More


Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Namibia and Zimbabwe have secured their places in the 20-team ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. The qualifications come by virtue of reaching the final of the ... Read More


China, U.S. Japan show interest in petroleum refinery in Sri Lanka

Colombo, Oct. 4 -- Twenty foreign companies, including those from China, the United States (U.S.), and Japan, have expressed interest in investing in the expansion of Sri Lanka's Sapugaskanda oil refi... Read More


Govt out to abolish Aswesuma: Sajith alleges

Colombo, Oct. 4 -- The Government is out to abolish the Aswesuma social security programme soon, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today. Speaking during a public gathering in Thalawa, Anuradh... Read More