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CoPF approves Foreign Exchange Regulations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Following discussions with Central Bank officials regarding Foreign Exchange Regulations Nos. 01 and 02 of 2026 and the Order issued under Section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act, ... Read More


'Behind every smile on a child's face lies a dream'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Following is a message from Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj on the occasion of World Children's Day: "The true development of a country is reflected in t... Read More


Budget 2027 debate from November 12 to December 14

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The Committee on Parliamentary Business has decided that the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2027 (Budget Speech/presentation of Budget proposals) will take ... Read More


Govt trying to destroy democratic ways - Opposition Leader

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday said that the current Government, lacking any understanding or practice of democratic procedures and strategies, is attempting to dest... Read More


Mechanism to educate parents on protecting children from drug menace needed - President

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials to establish a mechanism to actively engage parents in protecting children from the drug menace. He emphasised that protect... Read More


New Bill to govern Sri Lanka Cricket

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- A new Bill proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the governance structure of Sri Lanka Cricket is expected to be presented to Parliament shortly, following its publication in the ... Read More


Thundershowers expected across most areas this afternoon

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- Atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of the country from today (01), according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or t... Read More


New Metro Bus routes and timetables now available on LMT GO app

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The LMT GO app has been updated with the latest timetables and route information for five newly introduced Metro Bus routes, allowing passengers to conveniently check bus schedule... Read More


Free sign language training programme to be introduced for journalists

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The National Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities, under the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, has planned to conduct a free sign lang... Read More


Open warrant issued for Gnanasara Thera

Sri Lanka, Oct. 1 -- The Court of Appeal has issued an open warrant for the arrest of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, and ordered that he be produced before cour... Read More