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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 OCTOBER 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 October 2025 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading The post Weather today: Thundershowers after 1 PM appeared first on Newswire.

Police have launched an investigation into a double murder reported early Tuesday (Oct. 7) from the Wadigala area in Ranna,Continue Reading The post Two found hacked to death in Hungama appeared first on Newswire.

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in the Aluththanayamagoda area in Nagoda for the possession of a foreign-manufactured pen gunContinue Reading The post 23 year old arrested with foreign-made pen gun in Nagoda appeared first on Newswire.

Police investigations reveal that a 36-year-old woman was behind the wheel of a car that was involved in an accidentContinue Reading The post 36-year-old woman arrested over Gampola accident killing 3 mothers appeared first on Newswire.

The Resolution A/HRC/60/L.1/Rev.1 on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights (HR) in Sri Lanka has been adopted at the UnitedContinue Reading The post UN extends Human Rights mandate on Sri Lanka appeared first on…

International gold prices extended their upward trend during the Asian trading session on Monday, breaking through the $3,900-per-ounce barrier forContinue Reading The post International gold prices hit a record high appeared first on…

Sri Lanka has rejected a draft resolution (HRC 60/L.1/Rev.1) at the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council, citingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka rejects UN Rights Council resolution appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka’s recent economic performance has been strong. Despite this, the recovery remains incomplete, with growth still below pre-crisis levelsContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery Remains Incomplete as Key Challenges…

The 8-year-old boy who was critically injured in an incident at the Colombo Swimming Club last week has died, hospitalContinue Reading The post 8-year-old dies after Colombo Swimming Club tragedy appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says the government is open to considering requests made by former Presidents concerning security. Continue Reading The post Govt open to return security vehicles for former Presidents appeared…