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Election Commission announces allocated MP seats for electoral districts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Election Commission announced the number of Members of Parliament to be elected from each electoral district in a Parliamentary Election, based on the 2026 voters register. T... Read More


Northern railway line services return to normal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Train services along the Northern railway line have returned to normal, according to the Railway Control Centre. Railway operations along the line had been disrupted due to the o... Read More


Litro expects gas shortage to ease within two days

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The ongoing cooking gas shortage in Sri Lanka is expected to be resolved within the next two days following the arrival of several liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) shipments, Litro G... Read More


Sufficient fertiliser stocks available for Maha season

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sufficient fertiliser stocks required for the Maha season are currently available within the country with distribution activities already underway, National Fertiliser Secretariat... Read More


Highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals recorded in October

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever monthly tourist arrivals in October, welcoming 168,625 visitors as demand strengthened ahead of the winter season, although the increase in vis... Read More


Patali to appear before coal commission tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Former Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka was summoned to appear before the Presidential Commission investigating the coal deal tomorrow (04). Statements were obtained from... Read More


US-Lanka cooperation leads to 1.2 kg cocaine seizure at BIA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The strong partnership between the United States and Sri Lanka in combating transnational drug trafficking continues to deliver tangible results. Great to see the swift response ... Read More


MP Namal Rajapaksa released on bail over Krrish case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who was placed in remand custody over the Krrish case, was released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (03). Colombo Chief Magistrat... Read More


Lanka records 487 new HIV infections in first 6 months

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Sri Lanka has reported 487 new HIV infections during the first six months of 2026, according to the latest data released by the National STD/AIDS Control Programme. This represen... Read More


Mobile inspection officer sentenced to four years of imprisonment for accepting bribes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal sentenced a mobile inspection officer of the National Transport Commission to four years rigorous imprisonment for accepting a bribe of Rs. ... Read More