Sajith Premadasa seeks law changes to protect Buddhist monks
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for immediate changes to laws and regulations to protect the dignity and attire of Buddhist monks.
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Shiranthi Rajapaksa remanded until 16 October
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama remanded Shiranthi Rajapaksa until 16 October and said a medical report did not mention open-heart surgery.
Foreign Minister Herath to lead Sri Lanka at CICA summit in Baku
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will lead Sri Lanka's delegation to the 7th CICA summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on 14 and 15 October.
Met Department warns of up to 150 mm rain in five provinces
The Department of Meteorology has issued heavy rain and severe lightning advisories for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces.
Rs. 2.04 billion in Aswesuma benefits to be paid on 14 October
The government will credit Rs. 2.04 billion in Aswesuma welfare benefits to eligible beneficiaries' bank accounts on 14 October 2026.
Rs. 6,000 stationery allowance for 1.5 million pupils in 2027
The Cabinet has agreed to give a Rs. 6,000 school stationery allowance to 1.5 million schoolchildren for the 2027 academic year.
Yala National Park Zones 1 and 2 reopen on 16 October
Yala National Park Zones 1 and 2 reopen to visitors on 16 October after a dry-weather closure, the Department of Wildlife Conservation…
Four Jamaicans arrested with cocaine in Kollupitiya
Police arrested four Jamaican nationals in Kollupitiya, Colombo, on 12 October after seizing 1 kilogram and 49 grams of cocaine, officers said.
Army honours soldier who rescued child from well in Pasyala
Army Commander Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne commended Lance Corporal L. H. V. Jayanath for rescuing a four-year-old from a well in Pasyala.
Cabinet studying new rules for presidential pardons
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said the Cabinet is studying a retired judge's proposals on how presidential pardons should be granted.