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Public urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during festive season

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The general public has been urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during the festive season. According to Consultant Community Physician Dr. Samitha Sirithun... Read More


Suspects arrested for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihintale further remanded

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Three individuals arrested in relation to the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in Sippukulama, Mihintale have been further remanded. The Anuradhapura Magistra... Read More


Underworld figure Kudu Roshan arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Notorious underworld figure "Kudu Roshan" has been arrested. The suspect was taken into custody by a team of officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at his res... Read More


Western province accounts for 42% of country's nominal GDP: CBSL

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Western province continued to account for the largest share of the country's nominal GDP, representing a share of 42.4 per cent in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri ... Read More


Free sanitary napkin programme for schoolgirls to continue in 2026 - PM

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The national programme to provide sanitary napkins to schoolgirls, launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Education, will continue to be implemented in 2026, Prime Minister Dr. Hari... Read More


Chinese delegation arrives in Sri Lanka to promote and enhance bilateral relations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A Chinese delegation comprising of 11 members, including Wang Junzheng, a Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Secretary of the CPC Comm... Read More


Point Pedro UC bans use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets operating within the limits of the Point Pedro Urban Council in Jaffna has been completely prohibited. The Point Ped... Read More


India to provide USD 450M for reconstruction in Sri Lanka - Jaishankar

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- India will provide a USD 450 million package to assist in the reconstruction of areas affected by Cyclone Ditvah in Sri Lanka, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar ... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka up by Rs. 7,000 today amid global increase

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The price of gold has risen significantly in the global market, and Sri Lanka has experienced a corresponding increase. As of today (23), the global price of gold has reached US... Read More


Trains delayed due to derailment between Fort and Maradana

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that all train services may experience significant delays following a derailment between the Colombo Fort and Maradana railway sta... Read More