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October 8, 2026

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China publishes long awaited data on COVID origins

A research team in China has published analysis of samples taken more than three years ago from the market linked […]

WHO presses China to share information on COVID origins

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has pressed China to share its information about the origins of COVID-19. […]

Derailed railway tracks to be restored today

Restoring the railway tracks which were severely damaged after the derailment in Kantale, can be completed today, said a spokesperson […]

38-year-old dies after being stabbed

A 38-year-old male has been pronounced dead upon hospitalisation after being stabbed by his own brother.  The deceased was identified […]

France and China to take action against Russo-Ukranian war

Emmanuel Macron, President of France, has requested support to stop the ongoing Russian-Ukranian war from Chinese President Xi Jinping. Europe […]

At least 16 injured after train derails in Kantale

At least 16 persons have been injured and admitted to the Kantala Hospital after a train derailed in the area. […]

Pre-school teacher dies after being attacked with sharp weapon

A preschool teacher was murdered early this morning (07) in the Kobbekaduwa area in Peradeniya. The deceased has been identified […]

Kalubowila hospital temporarily refuses to accept unidentified corpses

The controlling authority of the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital has temporarily refused to accept dead bodies that are unidentified or guardianless. […]

Surveys for solar panel project to conclude this month

The progress of the ongoing project to fix rooftop solar panels on government buildings and religious institutes has been reviewed […]

World Bank representatives commend Sri Lanka’s Development Policy Operational Program progress

Mr. Sagala Ratnayake, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff, chaired the final discussion […]