Rajapaksa arrested over hospital charity funds
The Bribery Commission arrested Shiranthi Rajapaksa regarding children's hospital charity funds.
PoliticsPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- tamilguardian.comOct 7, 12:00 AM
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Sri Lanka by the numbers
All figures ›- Population
- 21,756,000
- Sri Lanka
- World Bank, 2025
- Change over 5 years
- -0.7%
- Sri Lanka
- World Bank, 2020 to 2025
- GDP per person
- $5,002
- Sri Lanka
- World Bank, 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 4.0%
- Sri Lanka
- World Bank, 2025
- Living in urban areas
- 20.5%
- Sri Lanka
- World Bank, 2025
- Life expectancy at birth
- 77.7years
- Sri Lanka
- World Bank, 2024
News from Sri Lanka
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Parliament considers PTA replacement bill
Sri Lanka has presented a bill to parliament to replace the PTA law, facing opposition.
PoliticsPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- tamilguardian.comOct 7, 12:00 AM
Dispute over jailed monk's courtroom attire
Jailed monk Gnanasara appeared in court in prison clothing, causing controversy.
SocietyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- tamilguardian.comOct 7, 12:00 AM
Vihara protest cases rescheduled to January
Court proceedings against Thaiyiddy vihara protesters have been postponed to January.
PoliticsPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- tamilguardian.comOct 7, 12:00 AM
Visitor arrivals from Oman surge 38 percent
Sri Lanka experienced a significant increase in visitor numbers from Oman.
EconomyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- muscatdaily.comOct 7, 12:00 AM
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SocietyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- dinamalar.comOct 7, 12:00 AM
Military forces deployed for cricket teams' security
Military and paramilitary forces have been deployed to provide security for cricket teams from Sri Lanka and England.
PoliticsPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- jang.com.pkOct 7, 12:00 AM
Clean water system installed in Moratuwa
A clean drinking water supply system has been established for Moratuwa police station and the surrounding community.
SocietyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- itnnews.lkOct 7, 12:00 AM
US Navy vessel resupplies at Colombo port
An American naval ship has arrived at Colombo port to obtain supplies and services.
PoliticsPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- itnnews.lkOct 7, 12:00 AM
Free eyeglasses distributed to university students
A presidential fund program providing free eyeglasses to university students is entering its second phase on October 10.
EducationPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- itnnews.lkOct 7, 12:00 AM
Early weather warnings issued for five districts
Early warnings have been issued for five districts regarding upcoming weather conditions.
SocietyPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- itnnews.lkOct 7, 12:00 AM
Servant's sleep apnea presented in court testimony
A lawyer presented court testimony about a servant's sleep apnea requiring machine assistance and severe sleep disruption.
Health & WellnessPublished Oct 7, 12:00 AM
Sources (1)
- hirunews.lkOct 7, 12:00 AM
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