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Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero admitted to hospital

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who is currently in remand custody, has been admitted to the Trincomalee District General Hospital for a medical examination. Prison Media Spo... Read More


Colombo ranked world's most unaffordable city for property buyers in 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Colombo has been ranked the most unaffordable city in the world for buying property, according to the latest Property Prices Index from Numbeo, the world's largest cost-of-living... Read More


Sri Lanka lacks financial resilience to withstand internal or external shocks - Bandula

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena has stated that Sri Lanka currently lacks the financial strength required to withstand either domestic natural disasters or sudden external sh... Read More


First Technology Service and Support Centre opens at Vavuniya University

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The first Technology Service and Support Centre of the Ministry of Science and Technology was officially inaugurated today (23) at the University of Vavuniya. The centre was for... Read More


US Embassy in Colombo warns against unauthorized employment on visitor visas

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has reminded Sri Lankan travellers to ensure they comply with U.S. visa regulations before travelling to the United States. In a statement, the Embas... Read More


Mobile lab tests reveal drug use among passenger bus drivers - Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, stated that 10 out of 56 bus drivers tested by the mobile laboratory service, which was launched on January 21 t... Read More


Nuwara Eliya records today's lowest temperature at 5degC

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The lowest temperature in Sri Lanka today (23) was recorded at the Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station at 5.0 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology. Furthe... Read More


Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha recovers over Rs. 197 million in compensation in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha has recovered a total of Rs. 197,719,710.36 in 2025 as compensation on behalf of the Next of Kins (NOKs) of Sri Lankan nationals who had passed a... Read More


Another suspect arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting incident

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Another suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident in Jinthupitiya, which resulted in the death of one person and injuries to two small children on Januar... Read More


JSC issues circular on annual salary increment criteria for Labour Tribunal Presidents

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Sri Lanka has issued a circular outlining the criteria for granting annual salary increments to Presidents of Labour Tribunals. The circ... Read More