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What flight FZ1073 means for the Abraham Accords and for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- On September 30, 2026, Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a violent cockpit confrontation triggered emergency and hijack codes. A... और पढ़ें


If the Sri Lankan government is willing to open the door they will know the wisdom I am carrying - Jerome Fernando

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Jerome Fernando is a very well-known name in the country. While many still criticise him as he calls himself the son of God, his followers have strengthened locally and internatio... और पढ़ें


Mahinda Kahandagama arrested over drug trafficking

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Former Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandagama and another person have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over alleged drug trafficking, police said. Pol... और पढ़ें


Shiranthi Rajapaksa returns from Singapore

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa returned to Sri Lanka last night (5) after completing a visit to Singapore. She arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at a... और पढ़ें


Government ready to debate NCM against Speaker this week: Bimal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The government is willing to take up the debate on the no-confidence motion (NCM) against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne this week itself, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told P... और पढ़ें


Rohitha Abeygunawardhane, Anuradha Jayaratne exchange COPE, COPA memberships

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- New Democratic Front (NDF) MPs Rohitha Abeygunawardhane and Anuradha Jayaratne have exchanged their memberships in the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) and the Committee on ... और पढ़ें


Anunayake Thera asks Prisons not to remove Gnanasara Thera's robes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Retired Senior Professor and Anunayake Maha Thera Ven. Kotapitiye Rahula Thera has requested the Prisons authorities to allow Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to remain i... और पढ़ें


Gnanasara Thera brought before Colombo High Court

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, who was sentenced to a term of imprisonment, has been brought before the Colombo High Court. Gnanasara... और पढ़ें


Minister assures to ease fuel queues by Wednesday or Thursday

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilake today assured Parliament that fuel queues across the country are expected to ease by Wednesday or Thursday. The Minister said fuel queues had ... और पढ़ें


Sarana Gunawardena's wife further remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi, wife of former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, and two other suspects arrested over an alleged bribery offence were further remanded until Oct... और पढ़ें