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In December, Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 154,609 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The…
General
In December, Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 154,609 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The…
Politics
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, at Temple Trees…
General
The Sri Lanka Navy has captured a local multiday fishing trawler that is believed to be involved in smuggling drugs. The trawler w…
General
Police arrested 1,025 people in a series of anti-drug raids across Sri Lanka on October 22, as part of the "Nation United - Nation…
Politics
Donald Trump has ignited a new controversy with Denmark by naming a special envoy for Greenland, the large Arctic island he has ex…
General
Traffic in the Kelaniya area is restricted starting at 3:00 p.m. today (23) because of the annual school event held by Helena Bali…
General
A 38-year-old man was reportedly killed with a sharp weapon yesterday (22) in the Dunkannawa area of the Marawila Police Division.…
Politics
More than 2,000 employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) are facing delays in their voluntary retirement scheme. These work…
Politics
Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Indian Minister of External Affairs, is visiting Sri Lanka and has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanay…
Politics
India will offer a financial aid package of USD 450 million to help rebuild areas in Sri Lanka that were impacted by Cyclone Ditva…
Business
The Point Pedro Urban Council in Jaffna has completely banned polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets within its area. T…
Politics
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that the program offering free sanitary napkins to schoolgirls will continue into …
General
Train services on the Northern Railway Line in Sri Lanka will restart completely on Wednesday, the 24th, according to the Departme…
General
An investigation has been started by the police regarding a confrontation between taxi drivers from different regions and local ta…
General
The Ministry of Finance in Sri Lanka has released a new circular about the relief efforts for people affected by the recent landsl…
Politics
A police constable involved in the assault case with Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shant…
Politics
Dr. S. Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, arrived in Sri Lanka this evening, on the 22nd, for an official state v…
Business
Cyclone Ditwah, which hit Sri Lanka in late November, has resulted in an estimated $4.1 billion in direct damage to buildings, agr…
General
A person was injured when two unknown gunmen shot at a three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction on the evening of the 22nd at around 8:3…
Business
The price of gold has reached a new record, trading above $4,400 (£3,275) per ounce for the first time. Analysts point out that t…
General
Today, the weather in Sri Lanka is expected to be mostly clear. However, the Department of Meteorology has noted that there may be…
Politics
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday evening (22) and is set to meet with President A…
Business
Two Sri Lankans were taken into custody at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for trying to smuggle gemstones to China. They…
General
A man's body has been discovered in the Attanagalu Oya. The finding came after the Attanagalla Police Station received a report. A…
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Police have located the motorcycle used by the gunman in the shooting that occurred in Ambalangoda this morning. The abandoned bik…