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Energy Minister cancels extension of power Reforms DG granted by Ministry Secretary

Colombo, Oct. 26 -- In what appears to be an instance highlighting differences within the government, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi has cancelled the one-year service extension granted to Director G... Read More


Three arrested over murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman

Colombo, Oct. 26 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera, police said.... Read More


Decision-making should reflect people's needs: Minister Abayaratne

Colombo, Oct. 26 -- In order to make the best decisions at crucial moments when working for the people, we need a vision for the future. When we take action, we must carefully weigh the pros and cons,... Read More


India-Sri Lanka ferry service suspended

Trichy, Oct. 26 -- The international ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai, Sri Lanka, has been suspended with the onset of the northeast monsoon. Operations will resume in Dec. Subha... Read More


Ella Odyssey train derails at Watagoda

Colombo, Oct. 26 -- The Ella Odyssey train, which departed Colombo Fort Railway Station at 5.30 a.m. for Badulla, derailed this afternoon (26) at Watagoda Railway Station, the Railways Department said... Read More


Overpriced drug purchases, unrecovered supplier payments raise concerns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- An audit report has revealed major financial lapses at the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC), including losses from overpriced medicine purchases and failure to recover mon... Read More


From Ceylon to the Louvre: The Rs. 31 Billion Heist That Stole More Than Jewels

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- France has been shaken by one of the most spectacular museum robberies in recent memory - a daylight Louvre heist that stripped the nation of priceless royal jewellery worth more... Read More


Firefighting awareness holiday programme for children at Ratmalana Airport

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka has announced a special one-day Fire Fighting Awareness Holiday Programme for children this December. Organised by the Sri Lanka Airport ... Read More


Strong winds, rough seas as depression forms in Bay of Bengal: Met Dept warns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for strong winds, heavy showers, and rough seas affecting the Bay of Bengal and eastern coastal waters around Sri Lanka... Read More


Sri Lanka Navy launches rescue mission for distressed merchant ship

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- The Sri Lanka Navy vessel Samudura set sail on 24 October 2025 to rescue the crew of the merchant ship MV INTEGRITY STAR, which had encountered distress about 100 nautical miles ... Read More