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Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.\u003C\u002Fp>",30,"standard","published","6a8de2d51984b727d3b0b545",[17],[],[],"6a985ebe55750bd6c4a636fb",[],"2026-10-15T04:04:57.000Z",false,"public",{"views":27,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":27},32,0,[],{"data":31},{"articles":32,"ticker":33},[],[],{"data":35},{"id":21,"url":36,"width":37,"height":38,"variants":39,"alt":10,"caption":10,"credit":10},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newsradio.lk\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fe27ab44b-55c6-4d17-aeac-bf8e0caa2b2b\u002Foriginal.jpg",800,595,[40],{"key":41,"width":42,"height":43,"format":44,"url":45},"thumb",320,238,"webp","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newsradio.lk\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F09\u002Fe27ab44b-55c6-4d17-aeac-bf8e0caa2b2b\u002Fthumb.webp",{"data":47,"meta":48},[],{"total":28,"page":49,"limit":14,"hasMore":24},1,{"data":51},[52,68,82,99,114,129,144,161],{"id":53,"lang":8,"title":54,"subtitle":10,"slug":55,"excerpt":56,"html":57,"readingTimeSec":58,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":59,"tagIds":60,"authorIds":61,"coverMediaId":62,"galleryMediaIds":63,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":64,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":65,"relatedArticleIds":67},"6ad0b2733b462735d00fcbb2","Route assessment held for proposed Kandy Metro Bus Service","route-assessment-held-for-proposed-kandy-metro-bus-service","A special route assessment was conducted today (October 15) under the leadership of Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena to identify routes for the proposed Metro Bus Service in Kandy...","\u003Cp>Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena led a special route assessment on October 15 to identify routes for the proposed Metro Bus Service in Kandy and its suburbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The initiative is part of the government's plan to expand the Metro Bus Service, currently operating in the Western Province, to other major cities across the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The initial route assessment was carried out from Kandy to Gampola, covering Senanayake Street, Dalada Veediya, Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mawatha, Mulgampola, Getambe Junction, Galaha Junction, Peradeniya, Angunawala, Gelioya, Weligalla and Kahatapitiya before reaching the Gampola Sri Lanka Transport Board depot. The proposed route is approximately 19 kilometres long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Road improvements and the development of necessary infrastructure are also planned to support the service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd currently operates 122 buses across seven routes in the Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts. The company plans to expand the service to Kandy, Jaffna and Galle in the coming years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A discussion on implementing the proposed Kandy Metro Bus Service was also held with the participation of police traffic officials and representatives of relevant government institutions.\u003C\u002Fp>",49,[17],[],[],"6ad0b2733b462735d00fcbae",[],"2026-10-15T10:05:10.000Z",{"views":66,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":27},33,[],{"id":69,"lang":8,"title":70,"subtitle":10,"slug":71,"excerpt":72,"html":73,"readingTimeSec":14,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":74,"tagIds":75,"authorIds":76,"coverMediaId":77,"galleryMediaIds":78,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":79,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":80,"relatedArticleIds":81},"6ad0a5173b462735d00fb1a8","US-based church donates Rs. 330 million in oncology medicines, agrees to 600 wheelchairs for Sri Lanka","us-based-church-donates-rs-330-million-in-oncology-medicines-agrees-to-600-wheelchairs-for-sri-lanka","The US-based The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, through Latter-day Saint Charities, has donated oncology medicines worth Rs. 330 million to Sri Lanka for cancer patients and signed an agreement to...","\u003Cp>Oncology medicines worth Rs. 330 million have been donated to Sri Lanka for cancer patients by the US-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through Latter-day Saint Charities. The organisation has also signed an agreement to provide 600 specialised wheelchairs for patients with spinal cord injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The medicines were officially handed over to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media on October 14. The wheelchair donation agreement was signed at the ministry as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The organisation previously donated 570 wheelchairs to Sri Lanka in 2023. Under the latest initiative, healthcare personnel will also receive specialised training in wheelchair prescription, use and maintenance.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[],[],"6ad0a5173b462735d00fb1a4",[],"2026-10-15T09:55:15.000Z",{"views":66,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":27},[],{"id":83,"lang":8,"title":84,"subtitle":10,"slug":85,"excerpt":86,"html":87,"readingTimeSec":88,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":89,"tagIds":90,"authorIds":91,"coverMediaId":92,"galleryMediaIds":93,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":94,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":95,"relatedArticleIds":98},"6ad07a733b462735d00f70e6","Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan discuss strengthening trade, investment, tourism and energy cooperation","sri-lanka-and-azerbaijan-discuss-strengthening-trade-investment-tourism-and-energy-cooperation","Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, tourism and energy, with particular attention to expanding cooperation in oil and gas supplies, according t...","\u003Cp>Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, tourism and energy, with particular attention to expanding cooperation in oil and gas supplies, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussions were held between Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev during the minister’s visit to Baku. Minister Herath is leading the Sri Lankan delegation to the 7th Summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summit is being held in Baku on 14 and 15 October 2026 under the theme “A Stronger CICA Forum: Connectivity, Digitalisation and Sustainable Growth in Asia.” Minister Herath is scheduled to deliver Sri Lanka’s national statement at the summit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He is also scheduled during the visit to hold bilateral discussions with foreign ministers and representatives of CICA member states, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. Meetings with Azerbaijani representatives and the CICA Secretary-General are also planned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The visit is expected to provide opportunities to strengthen Sri Lanka’s diplomatic relations with Asian countries and explore new trade and investment opportunities, particularly with the rapidly developing economies of Central Asia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CICA is a regional intergovernmental forum that aims to enhance cooperation among Asian countries and promote peace, security and stability across the region.\u003C\u002Fp>",59,[17],[],[],"6ad07a733b462735d00f70e2",[],"2026-10-15T06:36:26.000Z",{"views":96,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":97},47,46,[],{"id":100,"lang":8,"title":101,"subtitle":10,"slug":102,"excerpt":103,"html":104,"readingTimeSec":96,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":105,"tagIds":106,"authorIds":107,"coverMediaId":108,"galleryMediaIds":109,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":110,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":111,"relatedArticleIds":113},"6ad05e6b3b462735d00f4cb3","Sri Lanka and EU discuss port development and green energy cooperation","sri-lanka-and-eu-discuss-port-development-and-green-energy-cooperation","Sri Lanka and the European Union have discussed potential support for port development projects under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative and ways to strengthen cooperation in the renewable energy sector. The di...","\u003Cp>Sri Lanka and the European Union have discussed potential support for port development projects under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative and ways to strengthen cooperation in the renewable energy sector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The talks were held recently at the Ministry of Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy between Minister Anura Karunathilaka and a European Union delegation led by Mr. Peteris Ustubs, Director for the Asia-Pacific region.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The EU delegation expressed appreciation for the Sri Lankan Government’s initiatives in renewable energy generation and energy storage technology. It also discussed possible ways to support the green transition in energy production. Karunathilaka briefed the delegation on the government’s ongoing renewable energy projects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two sides exchanged views on developing container terminals to increase the overall supply and transport capacity of the Port of Colombo. Proposals to establish a green energy hub in the vicinity of Trincomalee Port were also discussed. The minister highlighted the need to conduct a feasibility study on the proposed initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku and Ministry Secretary W.W.S. Mangala attended the meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[],[],"6ad05e6b3b462735d00f4caf",[],"2026-10-15T04:30:32.000Z",{"views":112,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":112},39,[],{"id":115,"lang":8,"title":116,"subtitle":10,"slug":117,"excerpt":118,"html":119,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":120,"tagIds":121,"authorIds":122,"coverMediaId":123,"galleryMediaIds":124,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":125,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":126,"relatedArticleIds":128},"6acf6ff63b462735d00d92c1","Saudi Supreme Court overturns death sentence of Sri Lankan Anojan Sivarasa","saudi-supreme-court-overturns-death-sentence-of-sri-lankan-anojan-sivarasa","The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia overturned the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa on October 13, marking a significant breakthrough in Sri Lanka’s continued diplomatic and legal eff...","\u003Cp>The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia overturned the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa on October 13. The ruling marked a significant breakthrough in Sri Lanka’s continued diplomatic and legal efforts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decision brings immense relief to Mr. Sivarasa and his family and reflects the outcome of sustained interventions and coordinated efforts by the relevant authorities and legal teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Government of Sri Lanka has expressed its sincere gratitude to the Government of Saudi Arabia, the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, and the Sri Lankan and Saudi legal teams for their support in securing this outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[],[],"6acf6ff63b462735d00d92bd",[],"2026-10-14T11:16:27.000Z",{"views":127,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":127},66,[],{"id":130,"lang":8,"title":131,"subtitle":10,"slug":132,"excerpt":133,"html":134,"readingTimeSec":96,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":135,"tagIds":136,"authorIds":137,"coverMediaId":138,"galleryMediaIds":139,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":140,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":141,"relatedArticleIds":143},"6acf6fde3b462735d00d92b6","Interim report on Prisons Ordinance rules handed to Secretary to the President","interim-report-on-prisons-ordinance-rules-handed-to-secretary-to-the-president","The interim report of the special committee appointed to update the rules, regulations and standing orders made under the Prisons Ordinance was handed over to the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath K...","\u003Cp>The interim report of a special committee appointed to update the rules, regulations and standing orders made under the Prisons Ordinance was handed over this morning (14) to Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The committee was appointed after a discussion on 08 October between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Maha Sangha representing the three Buddhist Nikayas. It was tasked with studying the relevant matters and submitting proposals to amend the regulations and standing orders within two weeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The committee has submitted revised proposals relating to regulations governing the imprisonment of Buddhist monks and other religious clergy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Committee Chairperson Mr. Prince Senadheera, Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, handed over the report. Also present were committee members Piyumanthi Peiris, Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Justice and National Integration; Wasantha Ariyaratne, Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; R. M. G. Senaratne, Commissioner-General of Buddhist Affairs; and A. C. Gajanayake, a Commissioner of the Department of Prisons.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[],[],"6acf6fde3b462735d00d92b2",[],"2026-10-14T11:01:10.000Z",{"views":142,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":142},65,[],{"id":145,"lang":8,"title":146,"subtitle":10,"slug":147,"excerpt":148,"html":149,"readingTimeSec":150,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":151,"tagIds":152,"authorIds":153,"coverMediaId":154,"galleryMediaIds":155,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":156,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":157,"relatedArticleIds":160},"6acf612b3b462735d00d7434","Graduate teacher exam results released, interviews to begin November 15","graduate-teacher-exam-results-released-interviews-to-begin-november-15","Results of the competitive examination held on May 24, 2026, to recruit graduates to Grade 3-I (a) of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service have been released, Secretary to the Ministry of Education Nalaka Kaluwewa a...","\u003Cp>Secretary to the Ministry of Education Nalaka Kaluwewa announced that results have been released of the competitive examination held on May 24, 2026, to recruit graduates to Grade 3-I (a) of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a special media briefing at the Department of Government Information on October 14, Kaluwewa said interviews for the first phase of recruitment, covering 17,000 graduates, will begin on November 15.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A total of 126,034 graduates sat the examination under the limited and open categories to fill Sinhala, Tamil and English medium teacher vacancies in national and provincial schools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaluwewa said approximately 23,000 graduate teacher vacancies exist islandwide and that the Ministry aims to fill all these vacancies before the end of this year. Recruitment of Bachelor of Education graduates at provincial level is also planned.\u003C\u002Fp>",36,[17],[],[],"6acf612b3b462735d00d7430",[],"2026-10-14T10:08:21.000Z",{"views":158,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":159},78,77,[],{"id":162,"lang":8,"title":163,"subtitle":10,"slug":164,"excerpt":165,"html":166,"readingTimeSec":167,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":168,"tagIds":169,"authorIds":170,"coverMediaId":171,"galleryMediaIds":172,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":173,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":174,"relatedArticleIds":176},"6acf614d3b462735d00d7448","PM outlines digital economy ambitions at SLEIS 2026","pm-outlines-digital-economy-ambitions-at-sleis-2026","Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the 26th edition of the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit (SLEIS) 2026 on 13 October. The summit, held on 12 and 13 October 2026, brought together po...","\u003Cp>Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya took part on 13 October in the 26th edition of the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit (SLEIS) 2026, addressing a session titled “Nation Building in the Digital Age.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The summit, held on 12 and 13 October 2026, brought together policymakers, business leaders, investors and other stakeholders to discuss Sri Lanka’s economic prospects and investment opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister highlighted the Government’s commitment to transforming Sri Lanka from a consumer of technology into a creator of innovation, with the ambition of expanding the digital economy to USD 15 billion by 2030, increasing digital exports to USD 5 billion, and developing a digital workforce of 200,000 professionals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She highlighted the importance of Digital Public Infrastructure in modernising government institutions and improving public service delivery. The Government has committed approximately Rs. 30 billion towards foundational digital transformation initiatives through the institutional framework established under the Ministry of Digital Economy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cited GovPay, which has processed over Rs. 6 billion in payments with more than 300 organisations connected, as an example of how digital platforms can simplify government transactions, improve transparency and reduce administrative burdens on citizens and businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister also outlined the role of digital technology in transforming key sectors of the economy, including healthcare, agriculture, energy and transport. She highlighted the potential of digital health systems and telemedicine to improve access to healthcare, data-driven agricultural practices to strengthen productivity and water management, and smart grids and digital energy management systems to support the transition towards renewable energy. She further noted that digital ticketing, real-time fleet tracking and intelligent traffic management could improve transport efficiency and reduce the daily difficulties faced by commuters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister stressed that vocational and technical education must be recognised as an equally valuable pathway to employment and professional advancement. She called for stronger partnerships between educational institutions and industry, opportunities for practical training, and the adoption of flexible qualifications, including micro-credentials, to respond to evolving labour market demands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also stressed that technology alone cannot eliminate inequality and that digital policies must remain citizen-centric. She noted that the success of digital transformation should be measured not simply by the number of platforms developed, but by whether public services, business operations and everyday life become more accessible, efficient and convenient for all citizens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Participating in a panel discussion afterwards, the Prime Minister noted that while technology offers significant opportunities to transform education, the process must be carefully managed to ensure that existing inequalities are not further widened and that all students have equitable access to these opportunities. She emphasised the importance of investing in digital infrastructure, expanding access to technology-enabled education, and introducing modern curricula that respond to evolving global demands. She also highlighted the need to approach the integration of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies in education with caution, particularly regarding their potential implications for critical thinking, reasoning and cognitive development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Referring to the Government’s ongoing efforts to address disparities in digital access, the Prime Minister stated that a five-year plan had been developed, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy, to strengthen digital readiness across the education system and ensure that more schools are equipped with the necessary infrastructure to benefit from technological advancements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She further underscored that transforming education and preparing the workforce for the future cannot be achieved by the Government alone. Calling for stronger collaboration between the Government, private sector and industry, she encouraged businesses to support vocational education through industry placements, partnerships with vocational training institutions, and the development of programmes that reflect actual labour market needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The occasion was attended by Chairperson and the member of Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Krishantha Balendra, the secret to the Ministry of Digital Economy, Mr. Watuna Sri Dhanapala, and government officials and industry representatives.\u003C\u002Fp>",172,[17],[],[],"6acf614d3b462735d00d7444",[],"2026-10-14T10:05:33.000Z",{"views":175,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":175},67,[]]