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Domestic postal charges revised with effect from today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Department of Posts has decided to revise domestic postal charges with effect from today (09). Accordingly, the rate for a standard letter has been increased from Rs. 50 to R... Read More


China rejects US claims of secret nuclear tests

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- China on Monday (Feb 9) denied US allegations it had conducted secret nuclear explosive tests, calling them "outright lies" and accusing Washington of making excuses to start up i... Read More


Over Rs. 3.2 bln paid as compensation to livestock farmers affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Compensation exceeding Rs. 3.2 billion has so far been paid to farmers whose livestock farms were damaged by the Cyclone Ditwah, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Nama... Read More


JVP delegation holds talks with Gujarat CM to strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A delegation led by the General Secretary of the JVP, Tilvin Silva has held discussions with Chief Minister of India"s Gujarat Bhupendra Patel today, focusing on strengthening Ind... Read More


13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawe-Thanamalwila Road

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A 13-year-old child has died following a road accident on the Udawalawe-Thanamalwila road. The accident had occurred when a lorry travelling from Barial Junction towards Thanamal... Read More


Tourist arrivals in February top 80,000

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A total of 80,776 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in February, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by th... Read More


65-year-old attacked to death with sharp weapon in Haputale

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Investigations have been launched following information received by the Haputale Police regarding the death of a person who was admitted to the Boralanda Hospital after being atta... Read More


23 mortar shells recovered from property in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A total of 23 mortar shells have been recovered from a property in Kalutara today (08), Kalutara South police stated. The cache was discovered while workers were carrying out con... Read More


Fishermen's 'Satyagraha' over seine fishing ban enters fifth day

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities continues... Read More


Iran deepens crackdown following mass protests

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Iran arrested a prominent reformist, local media reported on Monday (Feb 9), deepening a crackdown on dissent following mass protests that posed one of the greatest challenges to ... Read More