Dispute over jailed monk's courtroom attire
Jailed monk Gnanasara appeared in court in prison clothing, causing controversy.
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- 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
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- dinamalar.comOct 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
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- 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
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- itnnews.lkOct 7, 12:00 AM
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