The 69th World Congress of the International Police Association (IPA) commenced today (21) at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo, with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath attending as the Chief Guest.
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Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) inspected Sri Lanka Navy facilities supporting maritime security operations for merchant vessels during a visit to the Pettigalawatta Armoury Complex in Galle on 20 October 2026.
A low level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka is likely to develop into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours. Under the influence of this system, an increase in rainfall is expected over the island and the deep and shallow sea areas around the island during the next few days from today (21).
The Cabinet of Ministers has agreed to implement the Suraksha Student Insurance Scheme for the 2026/2027 period with a range of new and enhanced benefits for students.
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission of regulations requiring imported passenger car tyres and three-wheeler tyres to comply with mandatory Sri Lanka Standards for parliamentary approval.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (20) paid his last respects to the remains of Most Venerable Kappetiyagoda Siri Wimala Thera, Anunayake of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya and Chief Incumbent of the Rajopawanaramaya Temple in Gatambe, Kandy, who passed away.
The Navaratri Puja, organised within the premises of the Sri Lankan Parliament to symbolise the country’s multi-religious harmony, was ceremonially held on 20 October with the participation of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Bucharest, Romania, from 21 to 26 October 2026, to participate in the Sixth Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Romania, scheduled to be held on 22 October 2026.
Sri Lanka has emphasised the importance of strengthening regional connectivity, digital transformation and sustainable development to promote economic integration and cooperation across Asia.
Navy Commander Vice Admiral Damian Fernando inspected the Southern Naval Command on October 19, reviewing its operational, administrative, development and welfare activities. During the visit, he provided guidance to officers and sailors on the Navy’s role in safeguarding national security and contributing to national development.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed an expert committee to investigate all aspects of the death of the tusker ‘Kavanthissa’, which occurred in the Siyambalangamuwa area of Galgamuwa on or around 16 October 2026, develop standard operating procedures for the welfare of wild elephants and make recommendations for a national elephant conservation programme.
Due to the development of an atmospheric disturbance in the lower atmosphere in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, showery condition is expected to be enhanced across the island from today evening.
Every citizen who has reached the age of 18 is required to obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) under a gazette notification issued in 2023, Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department Nandana Kumara said.
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