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Rajnath Singh lands in Colombo — first Indian Defence Minister visit in 38 years

Three security MoUs are set to be signed during the three-day visit, the first by an Indian Defence Minister since K.C. Pant in 1988.

Multi-source · 5 Sep 8, 2026

Technology

Musk urges AI firms to test each other's models as Trump calls safety fears a 'hoax'

Elon Musk proposed rival AI developers audit one another's models, hours after Donald Trump dismissed calls for AI controls as a 'sick conspiracy'.

Multi-source · 4 Sep 15, 2026

Business

Filling stations say they are not receiving fuel, as Energy Minister signals a price revision by end-September

Filling stations report fuel delivery restrictions. Energy Minister signals price revision or subsidy possible by end-September.

Multi-source · 4 Sep 14, 2026

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Technology

Police warn AI is being used to generate realistic child abuse material

Sri Lanka Police say criminals are manipulating ordinary photographs of children into realistic abusive images, and list warning signs for parents.

Sep 17, 2026

Lifestyle

162nd birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala marked today

The Buddhist revival leader, born on 17 September 1864, is remembered for restoring Buddhist access to sacred sites including Bodh Gaya in India.

Sep 17, 2026

Politics

Court sets 10 November for defence evidence in Archchuna Ramanathan case

Colombo Additional Magistrate Nuwan Kaushalya set 10 November for defence evidence after the prosecution closed its case over a 2021 Baseline Road crash.

Sep 17, 2026

World

Sri Lanka's Bahrain embassy runs free medical camp with first consular clinic alongside

Over 100 Sri Lankans received free health screenings in Manama, held with a first-time consular and labour services camp for migrant workers.

Sep 17, 2026

Business

Four bank officials bailed in the phantom-import currency case, barred from their own banks

Colombo's Chief Magistrate released four private bank officials on bail but banned them from entering their banks. Jeffrey Mohamed stays in remand to October 1.

Sep 17, 2026