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Sri Lanka's exports in 2025 surge to US$ 6.9 bn; Tea exports up while apparel and textile drop

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Sri Lanka's exports in the first five months of 2025 have increased to US$ 6,933.35 million, marking a robust 7.14% growth compared to the same period in 2024, the Sri Lanka Expo... Read More


Maj Gen Dolage appointed Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Major General Kapila Dolage of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers has been appointed as the 67th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, with effect from today (June 26). An illustr... Read More


Former Health Ministry Secretary Chandragupta arrested

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- Former Secretary to the Health Ministry, Janaka Chandragupta, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). He wa... Read More


Keheliya and 11 others indicted over substandard drug imports

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Attorney General today served indictments before the Colombo High Court Special Trial-at-Bar on former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 11 others over the alleged import of ... Read More


30-year old beaten to death with helmet in Bulathsinhala

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- A 30-year-old has been beaten to death with a safety helmet in Halwatura, Bulathsinhala, according to police. The incident occurred as a result of a dispute that escalated betwe... Read More


Tourist arrivals in June top 90,000

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- A total of 93,486 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in June, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the S... Read More


22 students of Southeastern University suspended over ragging incident

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The authorities of the Southeastern University have suspended 22 students from academic activities following a ragging incident. According to a spokesperson of the university, t... Read More


Bodies of two youth shot and killed found in Middeniya

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The bodies of two youth who were shot and killed with a pistol-type firearm have been discovered in Thorakolayaya, Middeniya, police stated. According to police, the deceased ar... Read More


Bus strike on 120 Horana-Colombo route

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Private bus operators along the Horana-Colombo (120) route have commenced a strike this morning (25), leaving many commuters inconvenienced, stated Ada Derana reporter. The stri... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo today for Bohra Conference

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- A special traffic plan will be in place in several areas of Colombo due to the conduct of the Global Bohra Conference and Spiritual Convention from today (25). The Global Bohra ... Read More