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October 15, 2026
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British Airways resumes flights to Colombo after an 10-year hiatus.
COLOMBO : The British Airways will be returning to Sri Lanka, commencing their winter operation after a 10-year lapse, reopening a key route to the UK and wider global network. The inaugural flight BA2045 (LGW-CMB) is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on the Saturday, October 24th, at 8.35 a.m. at the BIA. To welcome...
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October 15, 2026
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Anojans Death Sentence Annulled: – Thanks to Saudi King! – Faiszer Musthapha also thanks lawyers who worked with him!
I. A. CADIR KHAN COLOMBO Parliamentarian and President’s Counsel Faiszer Musthapha has stated that he is delighted over the decision of the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia to annul the death sentence imposed on Engineer Anojan Sivarasa, a native of Kalmunai who had gone to work in Saudi Arabia. In a statement issued by him...
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October 15, 2026
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Buddhist monks escorted outside prison permitted to wear monastic robes
COLOMBO :;Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says that according to the recommendations of the interim committee report, a Buddhist monk who is taken outside the prison is permitted to wear his monastic robe, unless the chapter to which he belongs objects to it. The interim report of the special committee appointed to update the rules,...
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October 14, 2026
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Lankan President thanks Saudi Arabia and others who helped Anojan save his life
MOHAMMED RASOOLDEEN Dr COLOMBO : Sri Lanka president Anura Kumara Dissanayake has thanked the Saudi authorities and all those who helped to save the life of Anojan Sivarasa who was sentenced to death by a court in Saudi Arabia. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has et a aside a death sentence on Anojan following...
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October 14, 2026
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Otherland Hotels makes its debut in Galle
COLOMBO : The 66-key property combines design-led accommodation with destination dining, music and locally curated experiences. GALLE, Sri Lanka, October 2026: Otherland Hotels has opened its first property, Otherland Galle, introducing a lifestyle hospitality concept that brings together design-led accommodation, destination dining, music and locally curated experiences on Sri Lanka’s southern coast. Officially opened on...
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