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30 storiesNewest publisher update · 2026-10-31 01:41 UTC
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Showers will occur at a several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces

Showers or thundershowers will occur at a several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces and in Kurunegala, Ampara and Batticaloa districts after 1.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather conditions are expected in other areas of the Island. The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary […] The post Showers will occur at a several places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and Southern provinces appeared first on L

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2026-10-31 01:41 UTClankanewsweb.net
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CSE Expansion Drive Exposes Sri Lanka’s Missing Market-Driven Economic Strategy

Sri Lanka’s plan to expand stock market participation across every district presents an opportunity to mobilise domestic savings, broaden investment ownership and strengthen capital formation. Yet the Colombo Stock Exchange’s (CSE) latest figures also expose a deeper challenge: despite years of economic reforms and renewed efforts to restore financial stability, participation in the country’s equity […] The post CSE Expansion Drive Exposes Sri Lanka’s Missing Market-Driven Economic Strategy appe

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2026-10-30 06:50 UTClankanewsweb.net
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Foreign Bond Sell-Off Exposes Sri Lanka’s Fragile Rupee Stability

Foreign investors have resumed selling Sri Lanka’s rupee-denominated government securities, raising fresh questions about currency stability, inflation management and the sustainability of capital inflows as the country continues its economic recovery. Although foreign investment in government bonds remains positive for the year, recent outflows highlight the vulnerability of Sri Lanka’s financial markets to exchange-rate pressures […] The post Foreign Bond Sell-Off Exposes Sri Lanka’s Fragile R

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2026-10-30 06:50 UTClankanewsweb.net
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NPP’s Reform Promise Collides with Sweeping New Detention Powers

Sri Lanka’s proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill has opened a serious new debate over whether the National People’s Power (NPP) Government is fulfilling its promise to dismantle oppressive laws or constructing a new legal framework capable of reproducing their most controversial powers. Submitted to Parliament on October 20, 2026, the legislation has drawn a […] The post NPP’s Reform Promise Collides with Sweeping New Detention Powers appeared first on LNW Lanka News Web.

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2026-10-30 06:49 UTClankanewsweb.net
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Japan’s Rs. 600 Million River Project Faces Sri Lanka’s Pollution Accountability Test

Japan’s commitment of more than Rs. 600 million to improve water quality in the Kelani River basin has renewed scrutiny of Sri Lanka’s ability to protect one of its most important drinking-water sources. While the five-year initiative promises advanced scientific monitoring and technical cooperation, the critical question is whether better data will finally translate into […] The post Japan’s Rs. 600 Million River Project Faces Sri Lanka’s Pollution Accountability Test appeared first on LNW Lank

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2026-10-30 06:49 UTClankanewsweb.net
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Vasu Calls for Substantial Public Relief in Budget 2027

Former Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara has urged the Government to provide substantial financial relief to the public through the 2027 Budget, warning that failure to address the economic hardships faced by ordinary people could trigger growing public dissatisfaction and stronger political criticism. He said the Government must prioritise meaningful financial assistance, tax reductions and stronger social safety nets in the upcoming budget to ease the burden on households. Nanayakkara warned that

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2026-10-30 01:59 UTClankanewsweb.net
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Police Seize Narcotics Worth Over Rs. 249 Billion Between 2024 and 2026

The Sri Lanka Police have seized illegal narcotics valued at more than Rs. 249 billion during the three-year period covering 2024, 2025 and 2026 under the national “A Nation United” campaign, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler has revealed. Providing details of the seizures, ASP Wootler said law enforcement authorities had confiscated 4,483 kilogrammes of heroin valued at Rs. 107.942 billion and 7,129 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, commonly k

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2026-10-30 01:56 UTClankanewsweb.net
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President Directs Sports Ministry to Develop Plans to Produce International-Level Athletes

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials of the Ministry of Sports to develop comprehensive plans to promote sports, produce athletes capable of achieving international success and establish a stronger sporting culture while building a healthier population. The President issued these instructions during a discussion on the 2027 Budget proposals for the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, held at the Presidential Secretariat on the morning of October 29, according to the Pres

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2026-10-30 01:55 UTClankanewsweb.net
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PM Harini Says Children’s Futures Should Not Be Determined by Economic or Geographical Background

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed that access to the benefits of education should not be restricted to any particular section of society, emphasising that a child’s future should be shaped by their efforts and opportunities to develop their abilities rather than their family’s economic circumstances or place of residence. The Prime Minister made these remarks while attending the centenary celebrations of Kekunagolla National School in Kurunegala as the Chief Guest. She said the

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2026-10-30 01:53 UTClankanewsweb.net
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Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86

Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart has died after a “brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer’s and dementia. A statement on his Instagram said the 86-year-old died at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The West Yorkshire actor achieved global fame playing Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation in 1987, […] The post Star Trek and X-Men actor Sir Patrick Stewart dies aged 86 appeared first on LNW Lanka News Web.

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2026-10-30 01:51 UTClankanewsweb.net
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University Teachers Launch Island-Wide One-Day Strike Today

The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) is scheduled to stage an island-wide one-day strike today (30), demanding solutions to several pressing issues affecting Sri Lanka’s state university system. FUTA General Secretary and Senior Lecturer Charudaththe Illangasinghe said the trade union action would be carried out across all state universities. The strike comes amid growing concerns over the shortage of academic staff, increased workloads faced by existing university employee

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2026-10-30 01:46 UTClankanewsweb.net
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Several spells of showers to occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces

Several spells of showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.A few showers may occur in North-western province. Showers or thunder showers will occur at a several places in Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts after 1.00 p.m. and, fairly heavy falls above 50 […] The post Several spells of showers to occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces appeared first on LNW Lanka News Web.

Lanka News Web
2026-10-30 01:43 UTClankanewsweb.net