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Fire breaks out in a shop at Dewata Junction in Galle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A fire has broken out at a scrap metal collection shop at the Dewata Junction in Galle. Three fire engines have been deployed to bring the fire under control. The incident has c... Read More


Cabinet to review National Electricity Policy and Tariff Policy as CEB restructuring nears completion

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A Cabinet paper is expected to be presented tomorrow (09) on the National Electricity Policy and National Electricity Tariff Policy, marking the final phase of the Ceylon Electric... Read More


Printing of vehicle number plates to resume within next three months - DMT

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Plans are underway to commence printing permanent vehicle number plates within the next three months, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced. Following a tender proc... Read More


Opposition alleges financial irregularities involving NPP councilors of Gampaha PS

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A group of members of the opposition of the Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha has alleged that three councilors who were elected representing the National People's Power (NPP) have committ... Read More


Sri Lanka's remittances exceed USD 750 mln in January

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka has received USD 751.1 million in workers' remittances in January 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). According to t... Read More


Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated and passed on Feb 17

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, announced that the Parliamentary Business Committee has decided to take up the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill for debate ... Read More


Sri Lanka Police record higher drugs and weapons seizures in 2025 - IGP

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya stated that Sri Lanka Police recovered a significantly higher quantity of narcotics and weapons in 2025 compared to the pr... Read More


Fishermen continue 'Satyagraha' for third day over seine fishing ban

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- 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 continued... Read More


Two women arrested at BIA over attempt to smuggle in 436 Anthurium plants

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Two Sri Lankan women were arrested in the early hours of this morning (07) for attempting to illegally smuggle a consignment of Anthurium plants valued at around Rs. 1 million int... Read More


Steps have been taken to modernize Technical Colleges in all 25 Districts - PM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A special discussion aimed at strengthening and modernizing Sri Lanka's vocational education sector was held recently at the Parliamentary Complex under the patronage of Prime Min... Read More