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Foreign Minister meets Swedish Ambassador

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Foreign Minister Vijith Herath held a meeting with Sweden's Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Jaan Thesleff, who is resident in New Delhi, at the Ministry yesterday. During the meeting, t... Read More


Electricity tariff decision due by October 15

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that its decision regarding the Ceylon Electricity Board's (CEB) proposal to increase electricity tariffs by 6.8... Read More


Hiru Daruwo 2025 children's day celebration begins today in Galle

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Hiru Media Network, known for delivering the best to children, will launch its special 'Hiru Daruwo - 2025' children's programme today at 1 PM at the Samanala Grounds in Galle... Read More


Lankan-led Initiative makes Ottawa first in world to install road signs for Buddhist temples

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- For the first time in the world, the City of Ottawa's Public Works and Services Department, in collaboration with the Traffic Operations section, has introduced a road sign system... Read More


Probe launched into 31 mobile phones seized from alleged underworld figures

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, announced that investigations are underway using 31 mobile phones recovered from the arrested alleged under... Read More


Hiru Daruwo 2025 children's day festival begins in Galle

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The Hiru Daruwo 2025 special children's programme, an unforgettable experience presented by the Hiru Media Network for World Children's Day, commenced today at 1 PM at the Samanal... Read More


Wasim Thajudeen murder probe: police to record statements from 'Kajja's' relatives

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Police said they are preparing to record statements from the relatives and associates of Aruna Vidanagamage, alias "Kajja," over the murder of rugby player Wasim Thajudeen. Polic... Read More


Deputy Minister refutes claims president's 2026 expenditure tripled

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- Dr Anil Jayantha Fernando, the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, has dismissed as completely false claims circulating that the President's expenditure head in the 2026 Appr... Read More


Ranil Wickremesinghe seeks SLPP support for November protests

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- A meeting took place between United National Party (UNP) Leader and former President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Leader and former President, Mah... Read More


U.S. Navy destroyer arrives in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Oct. 4 -- The United States Navy Destroyer, USS Fitzgerald, arrived at the port of Colombo yesterday. The vessel is making a stop for replenishment purposes, and the Sri Lanka Navy officia... Read More