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High-benefit pension scheme for fishermen introduced

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A high-benefit pension scheme for fishermen has been introduced by the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in collaboration with the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance... Read More


Chairman of NPP-controlled Habaraduwa PS steps down

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Harsha Manoj Gardiya Punchihewa, Chairman of the Habaraduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, which is under the control of the National People's Power (NPP), has resigned from his position. Hi... Read More


Close associate of foreign-based criminal arrested with firearm

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- An individual has been arrested by the Homicide and Organized Crime Investigation Division for the possession of a firearm and a locally manufactured hand grenade. The arrest wa... Read More


Ex-Minister Nandana Gunathilake to be laid to rest today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The final rites of former Minister, late Nandana Gunathilake will be performed at the Wadduwa Public Playground today (21). The burial of the late Nandana Gunathilake is set to ... Read More


Dengue cases surge in Batticaloa following floods and monsoon rains

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) in Batticaloa has stated that dengue fever is spreading rapidly across the district following the recent floods and monsoon rainfa... Read More


Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US trade deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is s... Read More


Government Radiologic Technologists to begin token strike at 8am

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The Government Radiological Technologists' Association has decided to launch a 24-hour token strike at 8.00 a.m. in all hospitals across the island. President of the Association... Read More


PM Harini holds discussions with ADB President in Davos

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with the President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda in Davos... Read More


Schools to reopen today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The second phase of the first school term for the 2026 academic year in government and government-approved private schools is scheduled to commence today (21). The first phase o... Read More


Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from Friday

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The prevailing dry weather conditions across the country are expected to change from Friday (23), the Department of Meteorology stated. Meanwhile, mainly dry weather will prevai... Read More