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Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T18:34:00+00:00
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued the highest-level landslide evacuation warning for several areas in Galle, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts amid continued heavy rainfall and an increased risk of landslides.
Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T17:55:00+00:00
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchchi (ITAK) could have voted for the 22 Amendment to the Constitution if it had been brought as a part of a new Constitution, MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam told Parliament today.
Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T17:45:00+00:00
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that the former Private Secretary to former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was arrested over an alleged corruption offence, be further remanded till October 9.
Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T17:43:00+00:00
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that US President Donald Trump will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles, a key demand as Kyiv tries to fend off relentless Russian aerial attacks.
Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T16:45:00+00:00
Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi, the wife of former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, who was arrested over allegations of offering a bribe, was ordered to be remanded until October 6 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama.
Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T16:33:00+00:00
Saudi Arabia’s allies are rallying to support the country as the Houthi rebels step up attacks. France confirmed on Friday that it is sending troops to guard the major oil terminal at Yanbu. Meanwhile, Saudi officials are meeting with peers from Pakistan and Turkiye to discuss options under their mutual defence pact.French President Emmanuel Macron told broadcasters TF1 and France 2 that Paris is to send “soldiers, radars, and defence systems”
Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T15:52:00+00:00
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that the former Private Secretary to former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who was arrested over an alleged corruption offence, be further remanded till October 9.
Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T15:16:00+00:00
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested Chinari Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi, the wife of former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, over an alleged attempt to influence ongoing court proceedings involving her husband.
Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T15:14:00+00:00
The motorway linking Pakistan’s capital with Peshawar, about 180km (110 miles) to the northwest, has been closed to all traffic until further notice, according to a police notification.
Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T14:46:00+00:00
India is getting closer to having its own high-speed bullet train, as Railways are working on the B35, a train designed to reach speeds of up to 350 kmph. The project is part of India’s plan to develop more railway technology at home and reduce its dependence on foreign technology.
Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T14:29:00+00:00
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today arrested former Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Muthubandage Kamal Bandara Dissanayake, over an alleged corruption case involving government book-printing contracts.
Daily Mirror · Sri Lanka · 2026-09-25T14:22:00+00:00
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized illicit drugs estimated to be worth more than Rs. 55 billion through maritime and coastal anti-narcotics operations conducted so far this year, Navy Spokesman Commander Chaminda Walakuluge said.
Kathmandu Post · Nepal · 2026-09-25T13:19:05.332982+00:00
UML’s electoral drubbing has brought her back at a moment when the UML chief is under pressure to rethink his leadership.
Kathmandu Post · Nepal · 2026-09-25T13:19:05.325809+00:00
The municipality in Dhading collects Rs3.39 per kg from scrap trucks leaving the Valley, although the constitution bars local governments from taxing goods moving from one jurisdiction to another.
Kathmandu Post · Nepal · 2026-09-25T13:19:05.320006+00:00
With family members dead or missing, many women see the need to rise up and find work to support their children and remaining ones.
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