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Several online services operated by state institutions have been temporarily affected due to a technical malfunction in the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) service. Among the affected services are: The Birth, Marriage, and Death (BMD) certificate issuance system of...
Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa, has been arrested in Nepal along with four other suspects. According to reports, the arrest was made following information revealed by organized crime gang leader Kehelbaddara...

World Post Day Marked Today

Today (October 9) marks the 151st World Post Day. The national celebration to commemorate the occasion was held this morning at the Badulla Postal Complex...

Passengers to Pay Bus Fares Using Bank Cards from November 30, 2025

Starting November 30, 2025, passengers traveling on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines will be able to pay their fares using bank cards, according to...

Supreme Court Grants Leave to Proceed with Fundamental Rights Petitions Filed by Shani Abeysekara and Two Others

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today granted leave to proceed with three fundamental rights petitions filed by Shani Abeysekara, Director of the Criminal...

Decision on Salaries of Suspended Judges

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has decided to pay half-salaries to judges who have been suspended from duty, while withholding several allowances that they...

Final Day of 2025 Colombo International Book Fair Today

The final day of the 2025 Colombo International Book Fair falls today (October 6). The exhibition will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m....

Sri Lanka Records 158,971 Tourist Arrivals in September

A total of 158,971 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka during the month of September, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). This marks...

Shooting Incident Reported in Omatha, Elpitiya

A shooting incident was reported at a house in the Omatha area of Elpitiya last night (05). According to police, the shooting was carried out...

World Alcohol-Free Day Marked Today

Today marks the observance of World Alcohol-Free Day, drawing attention to the health and social consequences of alcohol consumption. Globally, nearly 3 million people die...

Expert Committee Appointed to Establish Independent Prosecutor’s Office

In a move aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s justice system, the government has appointed an expert committee to lay the groundwork for the establishment...

National Housing Week Begins Today

In line with World Habitat Day, National Housing Week has been declared from October 1 to 5. The inauguration ceremony is scheduled to take place...

World Children’s Day and World Elders’ Day Marked Today

World Children’s Day and World Elders’ Day are being observed today (01), under the themes “Protect with Love – Let Us Win the World”...

Van Carrying Pilgrims Crashes Into Tree in Mahiyanganaya, 11 Injured

A serious accident occurred in the Sorabora 1 Kanuwa area along the Mahiyanganaya–Giradurukotte main road last night (26), when a van carrying a group...

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