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Shiranthi Rajapaksa transferred to National Hospital Cardiology Unit

Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been transferred to the Cardiology Unit of the Colombo National Hospital on the recommendation...

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Media groups condemn hate campaign targeting Sandya Ekneligoda

Six media organisations urge authorities to ensure her safety, warning against threats and incitement following Gnanasara Thera’s reimprisonment By The Pulseline News Desk...

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Mahinda Rajapaksa hospitalisation reports denied amid SLPP factional tensions

Former President’s spokesperson dismisses reports of a heart-related emergency as false, while sources close to family confirm hospitalisation, raising questions over the source...

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Court rejects Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s anticipatory bail bid in Siriliya Saviya probe

Former First Lady remains remanded until Oct. 13 over alleged Rs. 10 million misappropriation linked to a CT scanner purchase for Lady Ridgeway...

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President moves to rewrite private fuel deals, puts suppliers on notice

President says existing agreements restrict government action against private suppliers; CPC’s diesel market share rises to 77% By The Pulseline News Desk President...

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Mannar beach installation unites climate-affected communities in call for climate action

Greenpeace South Asia initiative brings together communities from six countries and the Pacific to connect local environmental concerns with the global climate crisis...

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CPC moves against private fuel supply restrictions

Government seeks Attorney General’s advice amid fuel queues; private tanker owners seek at least 20% transport charge increase By The Pulseline News Desk...

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Sri Lanka’s budget surplus masks delays in reconstruction and public spending

World Bank flags weak project execution as revenue rises 27.2%; only 8% of Ditwah reconstruction funds disbursed by mid-2026 By The Pulseline News...

Weekly Round-up

Sri Lanka weekly report: 4 – 10 October 2026

What happened, what mattered and what comes next The week in a minute Sri Lanka’s second week of October was dominated by a...