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October 9, 2026

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Filipino woman nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth over Rs. 200 mn

Sri Lanka Customs officials have arrested a woman at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) along with 02 kilograms and 851 […]

Attempts to “Teach a lesson to Jews & Christians” foiled in Ahamadabad- reports

Four ISIS terrorists were arrested in Ahmedabad yesterday, days after the city airport received a bomb threat. The terrorists – […]

‘Red’ warning issued for very heavy rainfall above 150mm

The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ alert warning of heavy rains for Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western provinces and for […]

End of Lee era for Singapore as PM steps down

Singapore’s long-serving Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is stepping down, marking the end of a political era for the island […]

Philanthropist Nahil Wijesuriya Donates LKR 270mn for the construction of Bishops College New A/L & O/L Building

Philanthropist Mr. Nahil Wijesuriya Donates LKR 270 Million for the construction of Bishops College New A-Level and O-Level Building. In […]

Colombo Commercial High Court suspends accounts of 4 commercial banks

The Commercial High Court of Colombo has issued interim orders today (10), against four licensed Commercial Banks suspending banking accounts […]

Get ready to vote, Sri Lanka! Election dates released

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka says it will call for the nominations to hold the presidential election within the […]

Travel ban imposed on former MP Diana Gamage

A travel ban has been imposed by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on former MP Diana Gamage after the court ruling […]

Prez addresses P’ment

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is currently addressing the Parliament of Sri Lanka. The President’s speech commenced just as proceedings began and […]

Diana Gamage not qualified to hold seat in P’ment: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court declared today (08) that State Minister Diana Gamage is not legally qualified to hold a parliamentary seat. […]