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Colombo | October 14, 2025 — Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission on corruption charges, has been granted bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama.
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Pulmottai, Trincomalee | October 13, 2025 — A group of 83 employees from the Sri Lanka Mineral Sand Cooperative stationed at the Pulmottai facility have submitted a formal complaint regarding a 15-month delay in salary payments, citing severe financial hardship.
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The Sri Lankan government has announced a new regulation requiring all foreign tourists to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival, effective October 15, 2025.
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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s unwavering commitment to advancing the rights of women and girls, speaking at the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women 2025 in Beijing.
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The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) has reported a sharp rise in online scams targeting locals.
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Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, marking the end of a decade-long era for one of the world’s most widely used operating systems
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A temporary ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, bringing a fragile pause to weeks of deadly conflict in Gaza. The deal, brokered by Qatar and Egypt, was confirmed late Thursday and is expected to allow humanitarian aid to flow into the besieged enclave.
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A wave of recent polling data shows that a majority of Americans now support President Donald Trump’s deportation policies, marking a significant shift in public opinion on immigration enforcement
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Ven. Theripahala Siridhamma Thero of Rathupaswala launched a hunger strike this afternoon (08 October) in Tangalle, protesting the government’s move to withdraw the security detail of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.…
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In a country grappling with a tumultuous economic crisis, Sri Lanka’s political scene is rapidly evolving as the nation prepares for the much-anticipated general elections scheduled for early next year.…
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