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October 8, 2026
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Indian Supreme Court Advises Indian Fishermen To Stay Out of Sri Lankan Waters
COLOMBO ; India’s Supreme Court has weighed in on the long-running fisheries dispute with Sri Lanka, urging government authorities to sensitise fishermen about international maritime boundaries amid growing concerns over repeated arrests by Sri Lankan authorities. The Indian Supreme Court has called on the Central Government and the Tamil Nadu State Government to intensify efforts...
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October 8, 2026
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Three people killed and dozens injured in attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports
RIYADH: Three people, including two women, were killed and dozens injured in attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Wednesday. A Moroccan woman and an Algerian woman were killed in an attack on Tuesday on Abha International Airport in Asir province, which borders Yemen. The strike...
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October 8, 2026
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Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa remanded
COLOMBO : Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been remanded until October 13 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court following her arrest by the Bribery Commission. However, Additional Magistrate Darshima Premaratne has ordered prison officials to take steps to have the defendant taken to a private hospital in Colombo for...
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October 8, 2026
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Serendib Foundation Chairman Holds Key Discussions with Nepalese and Turkish Representatives on Poverty, Education and Employment Opportunities for Kinniya Youth
IRSHARD IMAMUDEEN COLOMBO : The Chairman of the Serendib Foundation, Teacher Amanullah Jamaldeen, held important discussions on Tuesday (6) with the Acting Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka, Vijay Kumar Raut, and Commercial Counsellor of Türkiye Ismail Gülüklü* at their respective offices. During the meetings, Teacher Amanullah Jamaldeen highlighted the social and economic challenges...
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October 8, 2026
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Steps Being Taken to Digitalise and Improve Infrastructure in Estate Schools -Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
COLOMBO : Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a number of special programmes are currently being implemented to promote digital education and improve infrastructure in Estate schools across the country. The Prime Minister made these remarks in Parliament today (October 07) in response to a question raised by the Member of Parliament Dr. V. Radhakrishnan....
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