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French President Emmanuel Macron has called for "calm and order" after a major day of protests turned into rioting and looting on Saturday, and as some disorder continued in Paris on Sunday.
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted permission to impose one-hour power cuts from today (19) if the National System Operator (NSO) is compelled to implement demand management measures
Kenya has confirmed one more Ebola case, bringing the total number of infections in the country to eight, Director-General for Health Patrick Amoth said on Sunday.
Litro Gas Lanka Limited has stated that LP gas cylinder distribution across Sri Lanka is expected to return to normal from the evening of 19 October.
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning covering the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North Central, Eastern, Uva and Southern provinces, along with Kurunegala, Jaffna, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts.
Sri Lanka Police stated that a major road accident occurred near Kurugoda Junction in Akurana when a concrete mixer truck collided with several vehicles and pedestrians travelling along the road.
A satyagraha by a group of Buddhist monks at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo has entered its fourth day, with protesters demanding the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero.
A joint search operation by the Sri Lanka Army and wildlife officers to locate tusker Agbo continued for a second day on 19 October, focusing on the Nachchaduwa Reservoir area.
A total of 7,651 people from 2,106 families have been affected by adverse weather conditions across Sri Lanka since 19 September, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
Sri Lanka earned US$2,245.2 million from tourism between January and September 2026, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
However, earnings declined from US$2,472.9 million recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.
SriLankan Airlines has warned passengers about fraudulent mobile applications impersonating the national carrier and urged the public to avoid downloading apps through unofficial websites, social media links, messaging platforms or third-party app stores.
The National Dengue Control Unit has urged the public to intensify dengue prevention measures amid rainy weather and the increased risk of mosquito breeding.
Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (19), with rainfall exceeding 75 mm possible in some areas, the Department of Meteorology stated.
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has extended landslide early warnings for several districts until 6.00 p.m.today(18), amid continued rainy weather.
Amber Level 2 warnings apply to areas in Badulla, Kegalle, Matale, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts. Yellow Level 1 warnings cover areas in Kandy, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matale, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts.
Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has stated that the time taken to issue Government Analyst reports is expected to be reduced to three months by 31 January 2027.
During an inspection of the Government Analyst’s Department in Battaramulla on 16 October, the Minister reviewed progress in clearing delays, particularly in reports relating to narcotic substances.
SL must embrace science and tech in sports: Priyantha
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