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Imprison me, but don't use it to cover up public grievances - Namal Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, marking 50 days of his imprisonment, has accused the Government of failing to address the country's press... Read More


Kuwait investigates suspected foul play in deaths of two Sri Lankan women

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The deaths of two Sri Lankan women in separate incidents in Ali Sabah Al-Salem and Al-Nahda have prompted investigations by the authorities, with both cases registered as suspect... Read More


Fowzie publishes court-ordered apology over misuse of government vehicle

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Former Minister A.H.M. Fowzie has publicly apologised to the Sri Lankan people through a newspaper advertisement, in compliance with a Supreme Court order concerning the misuse o... Read More


Sajith demands 2026 Budget progress report before presentation of 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned how the government intends to present the 2027 Budget without first revealing the progress and implementation status of the 2026... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa's first heart surgery successful

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Family sources report that the first heart surgery performed on Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was successful. The surgery was carried out due ... Read More


Sri Lanka had $4.1 Bn in outstanding currency swaps at end-May 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Sri Lanka had outstanding currency swap obligations amounting to $4.1 billion at the end of May 2026, comprising $1.8 billion in international swaps and $2.3 billion in domestic ... Read More


High population density in Colombo drives surge in tuberculosis cases

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa stated in Parliament today (23) that the high population density in the city of Colombo has been a primary factor contributing to the spread of ... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa and Janaki Siriwardena further remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and former director of Krrish company Janaki Siriwardena, currently held in remand custody regarding the investigation into the Krrish transaction... Read More


Court order issued against the Viharamahadevi Park satyagraha cannot be changed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The order issued yesterday (22) by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court instructing the group, including monks engaged in the satyagraha at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo to evac... Read More


Decision to close 34 state institutions to reduce financial burden

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Ministry of Finance decided to close 34 state institutions as part of a measure to reduce unnecessary financial burdens in the public sector, according to President Anura Kum... Read More