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Colombo HC schedules evidence hearing in Champika Ranawaka's Rajagiriya accident case

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Colombo High Court today (20) scheduled the next hearing for February 12 in the case filed against three defendants, including former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka over a... Read More


Sri Lanka to send 1,000 caregivers to Israel in 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has decided to send around 1,000 Sri Lankans to fill domestic caregiver vacancies in Israel in 2026. According to the Bureau, ... Read More


Education reforms have not been discontinued: Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The government is taking steps to keep the public and all stakeholders informed about the new education reforms, Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. Speaking at t... Read More


Sri Lanka's economic growth to slow down in 2026 and 2027: World Bank

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Sri Lanka's economic growth is expected to slow down in 2026 and 2027, according to the World Bank's latest projection. The World Bank in its latest Global Economic Prospects - ... Read More


Suspect arrested over shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa's vehicle

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting incident targeting the vehicle carrying former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB) Thusitha Hallolu... Read More


13 apprehended for harvesting sea cucumber illegally in seas off Kilinochchi

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 13 individuals engaged in night diving to illegally harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the Walaipadu sea area in Kili... Read More


Two Sri Lankans arrested after Male airport brawl

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Two Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested in connection with a brawl at Male Velana International Airport in the Maldives. The duo was previously released with a warning in co... Read More


Baseline Road Extension Project set to resume

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to implement the third phase of the Baseline Road Extension Project. In 2009, the then government approved the cons... Read More


Cabinet greenlights wage hike and relief scheme for plantation sector

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the relief measures proposed in the 2026 Budget to improve the living standards of plantation workers. To ensure that plantation workers re... Read More


Commemorative medal issued for Sri Lanka Navy's 75th Anniversary

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A new commemorative medal has been introduced in view of the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy. The extraordinary gazette introducing the new medal named the "75th Navy Ann... Read More