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October 9, 2026

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Government Initiates Investigation into 2019 Easter Attacks, Rejects Gammanpila Reports

The government has launched a comprehensive investigation into the 2019 Easter Attacks, including two reports unveiled by former MP Udaya […]

SLBFE Warns Job Seekers of Fraudulent Calls Demanding Payments

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has clarified that it is not associated with any calls informing job […]

Election candidates urged to appoint financial managers

The People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) emphasizes that candidates running in the upcoming General Election should designate […]

Sri Lanka to receive USD 1.69 billion in loans within next 3-5 years: Report

The Government has spent only 53% of the welfare budget allocated for the year within the first 8 months up […]

Former One Direction star Liam Payne dies at 31 in Argentina

Liam Payne, 31, the former singer of One Direction, a British boy band that captured the hearts of fans worldwide, […]

“Politicians don’t retire”: Mahinda on Rajapaksas’ decision to skip 2024 General Election

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced he does not plan to retire from politics, stating that the Rajapaksa family is only […]

Rehan Jayawickreme refuses MP perks if elected

Rehan Jayawickreme, the SJB candidate or the Matara district, has vowed to refuse the usual perks given to parliamentarians if […]

Govt Commits to Investigate Past Crimes and Expedite High-Profile Cases

The government will investigate all past crimes and take legal action against those responsible, while expediting seven high-profile cases, according […]

India and Sri Lanka near agreement on $5 billion road-rail link project

Discussions are nearing completion for a $5 billion road-and-rail link between India and Sri Lanka, with India covering the project’s […]

Mangala Wijesinghe Appointed Chairman and CEO of EDB

The Export Development Board (EDB) has appointed Mangala Wijesinghe as its new Chairman and CEO, aiming to propel the organization […]