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Re-scrutinized results of O/L exam released
Re-scrutinized results of O/L exam released
The re-scrutinized results of the 2024 GCE Ordinary Level Examination have been released. MORE..
Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says
Israel and Hamas agree to ‘first phase’ of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says
Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday. MORE..
Duo arrested with 12kg of narcotics in Kadawatha
Duo arrested with 12kg of narcotics in Kadawatha
A woman and a man have been arrested while at a house in ‘Pahala Biyanwila’, Kadawatha, along with 12 kilograms of narcotics this evening (8), police said. MORE..
Ensuring all teachers are degree holders is a key goal of the current govt – PM Harini
Ensuring all teachers are degree holders is a key goal of the current govt – PM Harini
It is a key goal of the current government to gradually ensure all teachers become degree holders, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Pope Leo tells US bishops to address Trump’s immigration crackdown
Pope Leo tells US bishops to address Trump’s immigration crackdown
Pope Leo told U.S. bishops visiting him at the Vatican on Wednesday that they should firmly address how immigrants are being treated by President Donald Trump’s hardline policies, attendees said, in the latest push by the pontiff on the issue. MORE..
Islamic religious observances held to mark TV Derana’s 20th anniversary
Islamic religious observances held to mark TV Derana’s 20th anniversary
An Islamic religious ceremony was held at the TV Derana head office premises today (8), invoking blessings for the 20th anniversary of ‘TV Derana’. MORE..
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Bid to construct airfield facility complex at Ratmalana Airport approved
Bid to construct airfield facility complex at Ratmalana Airport approved
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to award the contract to a private to construct an airfield facility complex at the Colombo International Airport in Ratmalana. MORE..
10% of Sri Lankans suffer from various mental illnesses – Experts
10% of Sri Lankans suffer from various mental illnesses – Experts
Around 10% of the country’s population suffers from various mental illnesses, the Ministry of Health states. MORE..
Approval granted to recruit officers to Bribery Commission on temporary basis
Approval granted to recruit officers to Bribery Commission on temporary basis
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to appoint appropriate officers among those engaged in the state service, Police service, Audit service and provincial government service as well as in the state corporations on temporary basis to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. MORE..
PM Harini on India visit: Looking forward to strengthen cooperation in every sphere
PM Harini on India visit: Looking forward to strengthen cooperation in every sphere
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says she is looking forward to her upcoming visit to India and that she intends to strengthen the long-standing cooperation between the two neighboring nations in every sphere during the visit. MORE..
Buddhist monk begins protest fast demanding reinstatement of ex-President Mahinda’s security
Buddhist monk begins protest fast demanding reinstatement of ex-President Mahinda’s security
Venerable Rathupaswala Theripaha Siridhamma Thero has commenced a fast today (08) opposite the D.S. Senanayake statue, located near the Carlton House in Tangalle. MORE..
Price of 22-carat gold sovereign hits Rs. 300,000 for the first time
Price of 22-carat gold sovereign hits Rs. 300,000 for the first time
The price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 300,000 for the first time today (08). MORE..
India flags testing lapses at pharma firms after cough syrups deaths
India flags testing lapses at pharma firms after cough syrups deaths
Some Indian pharmaceutical firms failed to follow rules that every batch of medicinal ingredients is tested, the country’s drug regulator said on Wednesday (Oct 8), after deaths in the past month of 17 children linked to toxic cough syrups. MORE..
38 women imprisoned with infants during first 8 months of 2025 - PM Harini
38 women imprisoned with infants during first 8 months of 2025 - PM Harini
A total of 38 women were imprisoned along with their infants during the first eight months of 2025, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. MORE..
Additional Secretary of Justice Ministry arrested by Bribery Commission granted bail
Additional Secretary of Justice Ministry arrested by Bribery Commission granted bail
Former Acting Director General of the Office for Reparations and present Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Sepalika Samankumari, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission on charges of corruption and criminal misappropriation of funds, has been granted bail. MORE..
Speaker endorses certificate on the National Building Research Institute Bill
Speaker endorses certificate on the National Building Research Institute Bill
Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the National Building Research Institute Bill. MORE..
Order on Manusha Nanayakkara’s anticipatory bail application to be announced next week
Order on Manusha Nanayakkara’s anticipatory bail application to be announced next week
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (08) announced that the order on the anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara will be delivered on 14 October. MORE..
Three scientists win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of metal-organic frameworks
Three scientists win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of metal-organic frameworks
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi for their work in the development of metal–organic frameworks. MORE..
Cabinet nod given to procure Murban crude oil from Singapore firm
Cabinet nod given to procure Murban crude oil from Singapore firm
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to award a contract to M/s BB Energy Asia Pte. Ltd. of Singapore to supply four shipments of Murban crude oil. MORE..
Govt extends tax relief for Mattala Airport to attract airlines
Govt extends tax relief for Mattala Airport to attract airlines
The government has decided to extend the concessionary period granted to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in relation to the deviation tax. MORE..
Additional Secretary of Justice Ministry arrested by Bribery Commission
Additional Secretary of Justice Ministry arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Acting Director General of the Office for Reparations and present Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Sepalika Samankumari, has been arrested by the Bribery Commission on charges of corruption and criminal misappropriation of funds. MORE..
Hamas says it handed over list of Israelis and Palestinians for swap deal
Hamas says it handed over list of Israelis and Palestinians for swap deal
Hamas said on Wednesday it had exchanged a list of the names of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners to be released under a swap deal and that it was optimistic about talks in Egypt on U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza. MORE..
Four persons arrested over Hungama double murder remanded
Four persons arrested over Hungama double murder remanded
The four suspects arrested for their alleged involvement in the brutal murder that took place in Wadigala, Hungama have been remanded until October 22, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
UK won’t relax visa rules for India, PM Starmer says
UK won’t relax visa rules for India, PM Starmer says
Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK will not relax visa rules for India, speaking before he arrived in the country to tout the benefits of a recent trade agreement. MORE..
Woman arrested in connection with double murder in Hungama
Woman arrested in connection with double murder in Hungama
A woman, the owner of the house where a couple was murdered in Wadigala, Hungama, has been arrested by police in connection with the crime. MORE..