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October 27, 2026
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Police to probe Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera’s statements during the Satyagraha period
COLOMBO : The Cinnamon Gardens Police has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that an investigation has been launched into statements allegedly made by Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera during the Satyagraha held at Viharamahadevi Park, which are alleged to have incited the public and misled people. Police stated that the investigation was initiated following a...
Local
October 27, 2026
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30 reservoirs spill over as heavy rains flood the country
COLOMBO : At least 17 major reservoirs and more than 13 medium-sized reservoirs under the management of the Irrigation Department are currently spilling over due to heavy rainfall, the Department has announced. In a statement, Irrigation Director (Water Management) Engineer H.M.P.S.D. Herath said the number of spill gates kept open could change depending on the...
Loc
October 27, 2026
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Lankan Ambassador in Saudi Arabia, meets Anojan Sivarasa,who was freed from death sentence recently
RIYADH : Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Saudi Arabia, O.L. Ameer Ajwad, visited Anojan Sivarasa at Dammam Central Prison on 26 October 2026, following the decision of the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia to set aside the death sentence previously imposed in his case and refer the matter for a fresh hearing. During the visit, the Ambassador...
Local
October 26, 2026
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Schools across Sri Lanka to remain closed on Tuesday, Oct.27,due to inclement weather
COLOMByO : All schools across Sri Lanka will remain closed Tue day, October (27), as a precautionary measure due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions. According to the Ministry of Education, the decision has been taken to ensure the safety of students and school staff amid the current weather situation. However, the practical examinations for...
Education
October 26, 2026
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The Sri Lanka embassy in Jakarta facilitates third Lankan trade mission to Indonesia
JAKARTA : A trade promotion mission organized by the Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business Council of theCeylon Chamber of Commerce was undertaken to Indonesia from 13 to 17 October 2026.The eleven-member delegation, representing various sectors of Sri Lanka’s economy,including food and beverages, apparel, and textiles, also visited the Indonesia Trade Expo(ITE) on 14 October 2026.During the visit,...
Business, Economy

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