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79-year old woman attacked to death following dispute in Agalawatta

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- An 84- year old man has allegedly attacked his wife yesterday (1), leaving her critically injured and resulting in her death in the Delpawatta area in Agalawatta, according to pol... Read More


CAA collects over Rs. 285 mln in fines from raids in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has collected over Rs. 285 million in fines from raids carried out over the past year. The fines were imposed following 21,000 raids conducte... Read More


No extension of school hours this year - Education Ministry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ministry of Education has decided not to extend school hours this year, citing concerns over the adverse effects on schools and the transport system in several areas due to th... Read More


Showery conditions expected to enhance in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Showery condition is expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East o... Read More


SPMC records highest drug production in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has stated that the State Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing Corporation (SPMC) has recorded the highest drug production in its history during the... Read More


One killed, 02 injured in shooting incident in Kaduwela

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Update - The shooting had occurred last night (01) between 9.30 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. along Menikagara Road, Koratota, Nawagamuwa, in the Kaduwela area, according to police. Prelim... Read More


Korea Exim Bank pledges USD 50,000 in aid for Cyclone Ditwah relief

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Export-Import Bank of Korea has pledged USD 50,000 in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka through the Korea Red Cross, in response to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, which affe... Read More


Matugama PS Chairman remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The SJB Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, has been remanded until January 8 by the Matugama Magistrate's Court. The order was issued by the Magistrate ... Read More


Indian national arrested with over 3.4 kg 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Customs' Narcotics Control Unit has arrested a 35-year-old Indian national at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayeke for attempting to smuggle 3.419 ... Read More


Kataragama Devalaya to auction portion of its gold for 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya has decided to auction about 70% of the gold items currently stored in the Devalaya's safes, excluding those bearing im... Read More