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Injured elephant returns to Somawathiya for treatment

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Wildlife officials have provided treatment to a 40-year-old elephant that sustained an injury after a wire became embedded in one of its legs near the Somawathiya Rajamaha Viharaya... Read More


Investments, partnerships must be undertaken with accountability, regulations - PM

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that both public and private investments are essential for developing large-scale infrastructure, but all investments and partnerships ... Read More


Sri Lanka re-affirms commitment to multilateralism

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath participated in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, from September 27 to 30... Read More


CIABOC to set up 23 regional offices

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) will establish 23 regional offices across the country before the end of this year as part of a major exp... Read More


Train services upto Peradeniya, Gampola begins after 10 months

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Gampola after a nearly ten month suspension caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Following Cyclone Ditwah, train services on the Upcountry Line from Rambukkana to Kandy and Badulla were stop... Read More


Over 9,000 between 8 and 21 arrested for drug related offences - Police

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Over 9,000 children and youth between 8 and 21 have been arrested in drug related raids that have been carried out countrywide from October 30, 2025 to October 1, 2026 by the Sri L... Read More


Price revision coming for medicines - NMRA Chairman

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Prices of some medicines may rise while others may decrease under an upcoming revision of medicine prices, National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Chairman Dr. Ananda Wijewi... Read More


Bandula leaves CIABOC after statement in investment case

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Former Minister Bandula Gunawardhana, who appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to provide a statement in connection with an i... Read More


Fuel distributors seek 20% rise in transport charges

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- A 20% increase in fuel transport charges has been requested until the transport charge pricing formula is updated and revised, the Petroleum Dealer's Association said yesterday (2)... Read More


Is raising prices in the name of relief 'system change' - Mujibur

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has questioned whether raising prices under the guise of providing relief is what the government calls 'system change'. The MP said ... Read More