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Mental health concerns rise as Sri Lanka observes World Mental Health Day

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- Today marks World Mental Health Day, observed globally and in Sri Lanka at a time when increased attention to mental health is crucial. Over 150 countries worldwide are celebrat... Read More


Appeal court to explore settlement in vehicle release dispute

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Court of Appeal has ordered that a batch of writ petitions seeking an order to release vehicles currently held by Sri Lanka Customs to be called on October 14th to explore th... Read More


Former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne's bribery case to be heard in December

Sri Lanka, Oct. 10 -- The Colombo High Court has set December 10 as the date to begin the trial in the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne on charges of co... Read More


Public Security Ministry Secretary refutes false claims on Easter attacks

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, retired Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Ravi Seneviratne, has issued a statement through the Police Media Divisi... Read More


Education Ministry sets date for 2026 Grade One intake

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Ministry of Education has issued a circular regarding the formal commencement of classes for students entering Grade 1 in 2026. According to the circular, the formal commence... Read More


Sevanagala Sugar Factory to become public-private partnership

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Sevanagala Sugar Factory is set to be converted into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP), according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development, Chathuranga Abeys... Read More


Thirteen bank accounts of 'Backhoe Saman's' wife and associates frozen by CID

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (9) that 13 bank accounts belonging to Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of the currently reman... Read More


Two suspects in Tangalle ICE and heroin case remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- Two suspects who were arrested in connection with the recent ICE and Heroin drug bust in the Seenimodara area of Tangalle were produced before the court today (9) after being held... Read More


World Bank warns US tariff threatens Sri Lankan garment exports and jobs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The World Bank, in its latest Sri Lanka Development Update report, has warned that the 20% tariff imposed by the United States on Sri Lankan exports could lead to a significant de... Read More


Grama Niladhari unions threaten strike over fuel allowance cut

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The All Island Grama Niladhari Officers Association has threatened a nationwide strike if the fuel allowance, which was cut in the current government's first budget, is not reinst... Read More