Sri Lanka s Sabina Yousaf crowned 2nd runner-up at Mrs. World 2025
Sabina Yousaf from Sri Lanka has achieved the title of Second Runner-Up at the 41st Mrs. World pageant, bringing honor to her country at this esteemed...
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Govt signs agreement with plantation companies to increase estate workers daily wage
This morning, on the 30th, the Government and the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) signed an agreement at the Ministry of Plantation and Community...
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Court delays decision on petition challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another monk
The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka has decided to delay its decision on a writ petition that seeks to overturn the remand order against Venerable Balang...
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Trump threatens tariffs on any nation supplying Cuba with oil
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning on Thursday about potential new tariffs on nations that provide oil to Cuba, intensifying his efforts aga...
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Another suspect arrested for aiding Jinthupitiya shooting incident
A 63-year-old man from Colombo 13 was arrested on January 29 for his involvement in the shooting that took place on the night of January 16 in Jinthup...
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Special traffic plan implemented for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
The Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for Colombo starting today, the 30th, to manage rehearsals and events for the 78th National...
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Agreements to increase estate workers daily wage to be signed tomorrow
The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has revealed that agreements to boost the daily wages of estate workers will be signed tomorr...
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China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens on PM s trip to Beijing
China has decided to ease its visa regulations for British citizens during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing on Thursday. This move is pa...
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Former Sathosa Senior Manager and two others arrested by CIABOC
A former Senior Manager of Supplies at Lanka Sathosa, along with two others, has been taken into custody by the Commission to Investigate Allegations ...
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NMCRP warns of potential local coconut oil price hike risk
The National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) has issued a warning about a possible increase in local coconut oil prices. This concern ...
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Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest
The Kalutara Magistrate’s Court granted bail today (29) to Jayanath Navaratne, a member of the Kalutara Municipal Council. He was arrested for his i...
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IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka next month
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will visit Sri Lanka next month, as confirmed by a senior IMF of...
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Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million
A 48-year-old woman was detained in Ganemulla for possessing 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and over 3,400 ecstasy pills, valued at approximately Rs. 220 mi...
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Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals
A special traffic plan will be put in place for the 78th National Independence Day celebrations in Sri Lanka, which will follow the theme ‘Rebuildin...
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Police apprehend five suspects in series of vehicle thefts
Police have arrested five people linked to a series of vehicle thefts, which include cars, three-wheelers, and motorcycles. One suspect, a 44-year-old...
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Three police officers identified in alleged assault on Catholic Priest in Gampaha
Three police officers from the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detection Bureau (DCDB) have been identified in relation to the alleged assault on a Catholic ...
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IMF team expected in a matter of weeks to resume talks on Sri Lanka s fifth EFF review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to send a team to Sri Lanka soon to restart talks about economic policies. This will be part of the fifth...
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Bribery case filed against Rajitha Senaratne adjourned till Apr. 29
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the case against former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne and two others for April 29. This case was filed ...
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India should consider age-based limits for social media access, economic adviser says
India's yearly economic report, released on Thursday, suggested that age restrictions should be considered for using social media and gambling applica...
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Gold prices increase by Rs. 15,000 in Sri Lanka
The cost of gold in Sri Lanka has gone up due to rising global gold prices. Colombo Pettah traders report that the price for a 24-carat gold sovereign...
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Official allegedly misappropriates Aswesuma allowance; investigations launched
Investigations are underway regarding a suspected fraud linked to the distribution of the ‘Aswesuma’ allowance in the Kataragama Divisional Secret...
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Nine child marriages and 79 teenage pregnancies reported in 2025- NCPA
In 2025, the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) received a total of 10,455 complaints regarding children. Out of these, 8,514 complaints were ...
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China executes 11 members of Myanmar scam mafia
China has executed 11 members of a notorious family involved in running scam operations in Myanmar, according to state media reports. In September, a ...
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