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Brazil's Lula seeks stronger ties with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva posted a reply on 'X' social media expressing gratitude for the congratulatory message sent by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on... Read More


Open warrant issued to arrest former minister Basil Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Matara Magistrate's Court today issued an open warrant for the immediate arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa regarding a money laundering case related to land fraud in ... Read More


Heavy rain triggers Victoria Reservoir spill gates

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Two automatic spill gates of Victoria Reservoir opened automatically today as water levels rose following heavy rainfall. A water capacity of 150 cubic metres per second is rele... Read More


Court permits CID to detain 'Achini' for seven days over triple murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Walasmulla Magistrate's Court granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department to detain and question Anusha Lakmali, alias 'Achini', for seven days following her ... Read More


Cyclone Arnab expected to intensify further tomorrow before landfall

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Cyclone Arnab located in the northeastern Bay of Bengal sea area intensified into a severe cyclone, the Department of Meteorology stated. Strong winds and heavy rainfall affect ... Read More


Army launches relief operations in Mannar amid flooding

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Army troops launched relief operations yesterday to ensure the safety of affected residents amid flooding in the Kurei Grama Niladhari Division of the Manthai West Divisional Sec... Read More


Sri Lanka ranks 53rd in 2026 Global Hunger Index

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka ranked 53rd out of 122 countries according to the 2026 Global Hunger Index. With a score of 10.2 points, Sri Lanka was included in the 'Moderate Hunger' category. How... Read More


Saliya Pieris calls for stronger safeguards after Homagama custodial death

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The custodial death in Homagama has once again raised serious concerns about the exercise of power by law enforcement authorities and the need for effective safeguards to protect... Read More


Flood-hit O/L students in Sabaragamuwa to get alternative exam date

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Students who are unable to participate in the GCE Ordinary Level aesthetic subjects practical examinations due to the prevailing flood situation in the Sabaragamuwa province will... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa appears in court over Airbus case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission and remanded in connection with an investigation into the Airbus transaction, was brought to cour... Read More