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Sri Lanka ranked 7th among best countries for food in the world 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Sri Lanka has been recognized for its exceptional culinary delights, ranking 7th for the world's best food in 2025, according to Conde Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. Wi... Read More


No decision to remove vehicle pass logos of lawyers and doctors - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the government has not taken any decision to remove the identification badges (vehicle pass logos) displayed on the vehicles of ... Read More


Shooting incident reported in Hikkaduwa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A shooting has taken place targeting a house in Mawathagama, Hikkaduwa, police stated. It has been reported that two unidentified individuals arrived on a motorcycle and carried... Read More


Easter attacks: Court extends injunction on ex-Army Intelligence Officer's arrest

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The Court of Appeal has extended until November 11 the interim injunction issued preventing the arrest of former Army Intelligence Officer Colonel K. S. Maddumage without consult... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation climbs to 2.1% in September

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.1% in September 2025, compared to 1.5% in August 2025, according to the... Read More


Coconut plantations in Puttalam affected by caterpillar outbreak

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A large number of coconut plantations have been severely affected by a coconut caterpillar outbreak that is spreading in several plantations in the Puttalam District. Accordingl... Read More


Train services on up-country line continue to be disrupted

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Sri Lanka Railways announced that train services from Colombo on the up-country line will operate only up to Rambukkana, while trains from Badulla will operate only up to Peraden... Read More


Ruhuna University students arrested over clash remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A group of students of the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Ruhuna, arrested following a clash after a cricket match, has been remanded until October 28, Ada Derana re... Read More


36,000 teacher vacancies exist within schools across Sri Lanka - PM

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- There are 36,178 teacher vacancies in provincial and national schools across the country at present, the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Prim... Read More


Over 40,000 dengue cases reported so far in 2025: NDCU

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A total of 40,633 dengue cases have been reported from January 2025 to yesterday (20), according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). Speaking during a media briefing tod... Read More