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April 10, 2026

Business

PM Engages with ADB Director to Strengthen Education Development

Reworded Text: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held a meeting with Takafumi Kadono, the Country Director of the Asian […]

Pelicot Trial Concludes After 16 Weeks

After 16 weeks, the Pelicot trial has come to an end. Yesterday morning’s session was shorter than many anticipated, as […]

Presidential Task Force Formed to Drive ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Initiative

A Gazette notification has been issued appointing an 18-member Presidential Task Force, including the President’s Secretary, to oversee the implementation […]

Over 100 Refugees from Myanmar Land in Mullivaikkal

A boat carrying more than 100 refugees from Myanmar has arrived at the Mullivaikkal coast in Mullaitivu, as confirmed by […]

Gisèle Pelicot’s ex-husband found guilty of rapes and all other charges

A French court on Thursday declared the ex-husband of Gisèle Pelicot guilty of aggravated rapes and all other charges against […]

Sri Lankan jailed for murdering wife with axe in front of their children

A killer has been jailed for 37 years for murdering his wife with an axe in front of their teenage […]

NPP to Pursue Diplomatic Efforts for Release of Sri Lankan Workers’ Social Security Funds from Cyprus

During a ceremony in Colombo, National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi announced plans to initiate diplomatic […]

Weather Alert: Low-Pressure System to Impact Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh Coasts

A low-pressure area in the Southwest Bay of Bengal is set to move northwest towards the coasts of north Tamil […]

PM Orders Urgent Investigation into Illness of Sabaragamuwa University Students Following Vaccination

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has mandated an investigation into a concerning incident where seven second-year students from the Faculty of […]

Govt Approves Import of Personal Vehicles Starting February 2025

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government will permit the importation of vehicles for personal use, effective February 1, […]