Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by another Rs. 2,000
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have gone up again, increasing by Rs. 2,000. This rise is linked to the sharp increase in global gold prices. Today, on the 2...
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21kg of heroin and 172kg of ICE found on vessel taken into custody in southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy captured a multi-day fishing vessel in the southern seas yesterday (23), discovering 21kg of heroin and 172kg of crystal methamphet...
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Final rites of late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe to be performed on Thursday
The final farewell for the late veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe will take place on Thursday at the Borella General Cemetery. His body will be ...
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Tourist arrivals in December top 150,000
In December, Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 154,609 tourists, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The SLTDA reported that...
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PM Harini and Jaishankar discuss Sri Lanka s post-disaster reconstruction efforts
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with Dr. Subramaniam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, at Temple Trees. Dr. Jaishankar is ...
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Navy seizes multiday fishing trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics in southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy has captured a local multiday fishing trawler that is believed to be involved in smuggling drugs. The trawler was seized in the wat...
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Over 1,000 arrested in island-wide anti-drug raids
Police arrested 1,025 people in a series of anti-drug raids across Sri Lanka on October 22, as part of the "Nation United - National Drive" initiative...
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Trump says US has to have Greenland after naming special envoy
Donald Trump has ignited a new controversy with Denmark by naming a special envoy for Greenland, the large Arctic island he has expressed interest in ...
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Traffic restrictions on several roads in Kelaniya due to Duruthu Perahera
Traffic in the Kelaniya area is restricted starting at 3:00 p.m. today (23) because of the annual school event held by Helena Balika Vidyalaya, part o...
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38-year old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Marawila
A 38-year-old man was reportedly killed with a sharp weapon yesterday (22) in the Dunkannawa area of the Marawila Police Division. The victim was iden...
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Over 2,000 CEB employees affected by delays in voluntary retirement scheme
More than 2,000 employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) are facing delays in their voluntary retirement scheme. These workers, who did not joi...
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Indian foreign minister Jaishankar meets President Anura Kumara
Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Indian Minister of External Affairs, is visiting Sri Lanka and has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Presidentia...
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India to provide USD 450M for reconstruction in Sri Lanka – Jaishankar
India will offer a financial aid package of USD 450 million to help rebuild areas in Sri Lanka that were impacted by Cyclone Ditvah, as announced by I...
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Point Pedro UC bans use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets
The Point Pedro Urban Council in Jaffna has completely banned polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets within its area. This ban will start o...
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Free sanitary napkin programme for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 - PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that the program offering free sanitary napkins to schoolgirls will continue into 2026. This initiativ...
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Train operations to fully resume on Northern Railway Line from Wednesday
Train services on the Northern Railway Line in Sri Lanka will restart completely on Wednesday, the 24th, according to the Department of Railways. Star...
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Two police officers transferred over viral Ella taxi driver video
An investigation has been started by the police regarding a confrontation between taxi drivers from different regions and local taxi drivers in the El...
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Finance Ministry issues new circular on relief program to support those affected by recent disaster
The Ministry of Finance in Sri Lanka has released a new circular about the relief efforts for people affected by the recent landslides and floods from...
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Police officer arrested over incident involving MP Shantha Padma Kumara granted bail
A police constable involved in the assault case with Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Sub...
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Indian foreign minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka
Dr. S. Jaishankar, India’s Minister of External Affairs, arrived in Sri Lanka this evening, on the 22nd, for an official state visit. He was welcome...
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Damage from Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka estimated at $4.1 billion – World Bank report
Cyclone Ditwah, which hit Sri Lanka in late November, has resulted in an estimated $4.1 billion in direct damage to buildings, agricultural areas, and...
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One injured as gunmen open fire at three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction
A person was injured when two unknown gunmen shot at a three-wheeler in Kohuwala Junction on the evening of the 22nd at around 8:30 p.m., according to...
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Gold and silver hit records as investors hunt for safety
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 this rise is due to e...
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