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NO BAIL: Namal Rajapaksa, Janaki Siriwardena Further Remanded MP Namal Rajapaksa and former Krrish Group Executive Director Janaki Siriwardena have been further remanded until November 6 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court in connection with the alleged Rs. 70 million bribery case involving the Krrish Group.

Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s First Heart Surgery Successful 🙏 The first heart surgery performed on former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been successfully completed lankaxpress.com/shiranthi-raja…

No More Power Cuts ⚡️ Norochcholai back at full capacity. No scheduled power cuts. The National System Operator (NSO) says electricity demand management measures will no longer be required from today (Oct. 22) following the restoration of Lakvijaya Power Station Unit 02 to its full 270 MW capacity.

Beautiful Acappella performance by the choir of St. Thomas’ Girls’ High School, Matara 🎶🇱🇰 ❤️

One-hour power cuts approved across Sri Lanka ⚡ The PUCSL has approved one-hour power cuts in four zones across Sri Lanka for three days starting today, between 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Former President Maithripala Sirisena offers an apology 🙏 to the Maha Sangha for the administrative mistake made by his officials that led to the imprisonment of Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera after the Supreme Court invalidated the Presidential pardon granted to the Thera during his tenure - Hiru reports

Tusker “Agbo” found safe 🐘🙏 Tusker 🐘 Agbo, who had been missing for several days, was spotted this morning in the Nachchaduwa Reservoir Forest Reserve during a joint search operation by the Sri Lanka Army and Department of Wildlife Conservation officers. Army drone technology was also used to support the search operation. @Sri_Lanka_Army

Akurana Traffic Accident: 6 Killed, 5 Injured in Major Collision🚨 At least 6 people have been killed and 5 others injured in a multiple-vehicle collision near Kurugoda Junction in Akurana, along the Kandy–Matale main road. Police say a cement mixer truck collided with several vehicles and pedestrians this morning (19), reportedly after the driver lost control. Around 8 vehicles, including three-wheelers, lorries and motorcycles, were damaged in the crash. Several pedestrians were also hit.

National grid expected to be fully restored by around 6:30 PM⚡ The National System Operator says the national grid is expected to be fully restored by around 6:30 PM. NSO says restoration is progressing area by area and there are no reported breakdowns at generating plants.

After more than 3 hours, power is back in several areas 👏 👏 Power supply has been restored in parts of Colombo, Gampaha, Galle & Badulla, according NSO. Has power been restored in your area ??

Power outages reported across multiple areas in Sri Lanka

Power outages are being reported across several areas of Sri Lanka ⚡️ Are you experiencing a power cut right now ?? Tell us your area

Good News 🇱🇰 The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has set aside the judgment imposing the death penalty on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa - Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra Thank You All ❤️🙏 In a statement, Hemachandra described the development as “a major relief for Anojan Sivarasa” and said it followed sustained diplomatic and legal efforts by the Government of Sri Lanka.

UPDATE: Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa was further remanded until October 16 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court after a medical report from the National Hospital stated that she had no ongoing or planned surgeries - Adaderana reports

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Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa's lawyers inform court that she will undergo a heart surgery at the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital, Colombo & court orders Prison authorities to produce the relevant reports before court

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Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan, alias Pillayan, was further remanded until October 27 by the Batticaloa Magistrate's Court over five alleged murder cases in the Eastern Province - Hiru

Sri Lanka 149/2 after 15 overs, chasing Pakistan’s 168/8 in the 3rd T20I in Rawalpindi. Kusal Mendis 🇱🇰 leading the chase with a brilliant 66*

SRI LANKA WIN BY 8 WICKETS 🇱🇰 🏏 Sri Lanka chase down Pakistan’s 168/8 with ease in the 3rd T20I in Rawalpindi. Kusal Mendis 87*

Weather Alert 🌀 ‼️ A low-pressure area may form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal by 13 October. Under the influence of this system, increase in rainfall is expected over Sri Lanka during the next few days. 🔴Heavy falls about (100-150) mm are likely at some places. The general public, as well as the naval and fishing communities, are requested to be attentive to the future forecasts and bulletins issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard. Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island. Heavy falls about (100-150) mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern provinces. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in the other areas of the island. The general public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been transferred to the Cardiology Unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, based on medical recommendations from the prison hospital - Newsfirst reports

Former Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake has been arrested by the Bribery Commission after appearing before the Commission today to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged bribe-taking and the issuance of three mining licences. Dasanayake was previously arrested by the Bribery Commission in 2025 and remanded in connection with corruption allegations dating back to his tenure as Chief Minister of Uva Province. File photo