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Hill country prepares for Deepavali despite the rain
PAYE tax to be revised in the 2027 Budget, President announces
Deniyaya: four missing after drowning while bathing in a stream
US MV-22B Osprey aircraft arrives at Katunayake airport
Protest for justice for Chemmani called for 17 November
No arbitrary law can be enforced, President Anura assures
Colombo drainage capacity overwhelmed by intense rain, council official says
Landslide warnings cover nine districts until 8pm on November 10
SriLankan Airlines records Rs 35.6 billion loss
Colombo floods: 60 blocked drainage points identified across five electoral divisions
Sri Lanka's chartered accountancy institute passes 10,000-member milestone for first time
Annual Katina Pinkama begins at Gangaramaya Temple
Private sector minimum wage to rise to Rs. 30,000
Sri Lanka plan winning start against Bhutan in SAFF opener
Anuradhapura: trap gun targeting wild elephants found, one arrested
Chemmani mass grave: new report on 583 recovered bones revives controversy
Colombo floods are "nature's punishment", monk says in controversial remark against mayor
Doctors plan Colombo protest as health workers announce islandwide action
Sri Lanka received $735.6 million in overseas remittances in October
Anuradhapura Sacred City development gazette: heritage concerns and the government's explanations
Cabinet committee recommends halting Hambantota oil refinery agreement
"Compassion and humanity must remain at the heart of medicine": strong call from internal medicine specialists
Protests intensify across the country against PST and OC bills
Excess chromium in water purification lime: water board suspends 37-tonne stock
Sri Lanka at the heart of Asian integration: seventh international conference in Colombo
Budget 2027: food, fuel and taxes need urgent attention
Raid on Panadura guesthouse: 32 Chinese nationals questioned, 23 computers seized
Blocked drains, broken pumps: Pettah traders blame officials for flooding
Cement bag price raised by Rs 100
Cement price in Sri Lanka raised by Rs 100
Hatton transport board depot sets record: Rs 4.765 million revenue in a single day
Sri Lankan woman missing in Saudi Arabia for 14 years: elderly father appeals for information
Sri Lanka football: revolutionary hopes of a South Asian title
Fire at Galle Fisheries Harbour: seven decommissioned fishing boats completely destroyed
Valvettithurai statue issue: intensive police inquiry of former municipal council member
Double gold for Sri Lanka's Taavi Samaraweera at international table tennis event
39 drones brought by MP returning from Singapore held at customs
Trincomalee harbour junction shooting: three suspects arrested
Sri Lanka monitors possible Bay of Bengal low pressure as DMC urges rain preparedness
Mannar-Mullikulam 220kV wind power transmission line: Rs 2.5 billion construction begins
Concerns over Buddhist monks and sudden transfers of judges: call for Opposition Leader to hold debates
