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Highest temperature recorded in Ratnapura, lowest from Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The highest temperature in the country today (19) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 32.9degC, the Department of Meteorology noted. Meanwhile, temperature... Read More


Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 150,000

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- A total of 158,787 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the ... Read More


Iran to consider lifting internet ban; state TV hacked

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Iran may lift its internet blackout in a few days, a senior parliament member said on Monday, after authorities shut communications while they used massive force to crush protest... Read More


GMOA announces island-wide trade union action from Friday

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced that it will launch a continuous island-wide trade union action starting January 23. The GMOA noted that the de... Read More


Transport Minister promises corruption-free development

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The present administration aims to advance the country's development without theft or corruption, the Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayaka stat... Read More


Colombo HC records witness evidence in case against Mervyn Silva

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Mervyn Silva, over allegations that he acquired assets in excess of his lawful income during his tenure as a mini... Read More


Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Four Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals who were arrested and subsequently remanded for allegedly violating coastal conservation la... Read More


Railway station masters threaten to launch trade union action over several demands

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Union has threatened to launch a trade union action citing several unresolved demands. In a statement, the union noted that the decision t... Read More


Govt keen to promote cashless economy and introduce digital IDs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Extensive discussions have been held at a review meeting at the Presidential Secretariat pertaining to the progress of projects planned by the government to promote a cashless ec... Read More


Search operation launched to locate two missing fishermen

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Two individuals, who set out for fishing in a boat early this morning (19) from Wella, Chilaw have been reported missing, police stated. The fishermen set out on a one-day fishi... Read More