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- 26 Oct 2026 · Newswire LK
Police Consider Attempted Murder Charges Against Bus Driver Following Koggala Train Collision
A bus driver is being investigated for attempted murder after his vehicle collided with a train in Koggala, injuring thirteen students. The incident occurred despite warnings from students on the bus and active warning signals at the cross…
- 8 Oct 2026
President to Address Concerns of Buddhist Monks Regarding Gnanasara Thera's Prison Attire
President to meet Buddhist monks over Gnanasara Thera's prison attire controversy
- 2 Oct 2026 · South China Morning Post
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's Cabinet Reshuffle Aims to Boost Credibility
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reshuffled his cabinet to address criticism and improve his administration's credibility. The reshuffle includes new appointments in key positions, such as the foreign ministry, and aims to align t…
- 2 Oct 2026
Mysterious Death of Retired Air Force Soldier in Sri Lanka
A retired Sri Lankan Air Force soldier, Gamini Gunathilaka, was found dead under suspicious circumstances near a river in Kandakadiya. The incident is being investigated as a suspicious death. Gunathilaka had left home claiming he was goin…
- 1 Oct 2026
Cameraman Arrested and Released on Bail for Assaulting Former President Wickremesinghe's Security Officer
A cameraman from a private media institution was arrested by Kompannyaveediya Police on October 1st for allegedly assaulting a security officer of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The incident occurred on September 30th outside the F…
- 21 Sept 2026
Sri Lanka's Government and Opposition Join Forces in Urgent Bid to Pardon Citizen on Saudi Death Row
The Sri Lankan government and opposition are collaborating on diplomatic and legal strategies to secure a pardon for Anojan Sivarasa, a Sri Lankan national sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has promised…
- 21 Sept 2026
Justice Mayadunna Corea Assumes Role as Acting President of Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal
Justice Mayadunna Sri Mevan Anthony Edirimannasuriya Corea has been appointed as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. This temporary role is effective while the current President, Nalin Rohanth…
- 21 Sept 2026
Urgent Warning Issued to Fishermen Near Andaman Islands as Low-Pressure System Strengthens
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has issued an urgent warning for multi-day fishing vessels near the Andaman Islands to evacuate due to an intensifying low-pressure system. This system is expected to bring strong winds and…
- 21 Sept 2026 · Ada Derana
US Ambassador Highlights Foreign Investment as Key to Sri Lanka's Economic Future
U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer met with Sri Lankan Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha to discuss the importance of foreign investment and trade for Sri Lanka's economic transformation. Ambassador Meyer praised Sri Lanka's fiscal discipline and economi…
- 21 Sept 2026
Sri Lankan Parliament Reschedules Debates and Approves Electricity Bill Relief
The Sri Lankan Parliament has announced changes to its schedule for September 22 and 23, including the rescheduling of the Export Agriculture Promotion (Amendment) Bill's second reading debate to September 23. The Sri Lanka Institute of Ch…
- 21 Sept 2026
IMF Report: 43% of Educated Young Sri Lankans Unemployed Amidst Skills Mismatch and Economic Recovery
New data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reveals that 43% of young Sri Lankans with postsecondary education are unemployed, one of the highest rates in South Asia. This highlights a significant skills mismatch between education…
- 21 Sept 2026 · Ada Derana
Sri Lankan Prisons Face Overcrowding Crisis Driven by Remand Suspects and Forensic Report Delays
Sri Lankan prisons are severely overcrowded, primarily due to a high number of remand suspects awaiting trial, often for extended periods because of delayed forensic reports. A parliamentary committee has discussed various solutions, inclu…
- 21 Sept 2026
Elderly Tea Estate Worker Dies, Seven Injured in Wasp Attack at Lindula Plantation
A 77-year-old tea estate worker was killed and seven others were injured in a wasp attack at the Lindula Waltrim Estate on September 21. The incident happened when a wasp nest was disturbed while eight workers were performing their duties.…
- 21 Sept 2026
Tea Plantation Worker Dies, Seven Injured in Hornet Attack at Sri Lanka Estate
A hornet attack at the Lindula Alltrim Estate in Sri Lanka resulted in the death of one tea plantation worker and injuries to seven others. The incident occurred when a hornet's nest was disturbed by adverse weather, leading to the swarm.…
- 21 Sept 2026
Sri Lankan Parliamentary Committee Proposes Reforms to Combat Prison Overcrowding
A Sri Lankan parliamentary committee has proposed several measures to address severe prison overcrowding, including expediting forensic reports for remand prisoners and diverting minor drug offenders to rehabilitation. The committee also e…
- 20 Sept 2026
Consumer Affairs Authority Conducts Island-wide Raids on Non-Compliant Lunch Sheets and Polythene Bags, 104 Violations Reported
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) recently carried out special island-wide raids targeting non-compliant lunch sheets and LDPE/LLDPE 'sili sili' bags. These operations uncovered 104 violations across 22 districts, with specific breaches…