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Three arrested over circulation of video abusing woman on social media

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- An individual has been arrested by the Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women in connection with a video circulating on social media depicting a woman being abu... Read More


China's population falls for fourth straight year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- China's population fell for the fourth straight year in 2025 as its birth rates sunk to a record low, despite the government rolling out a spate of incentives to boost them. The... Read More


Public to be notified on 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund' donations through its website

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The official website related to the "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" national programme has been launched under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The primary objective ... Read More


Grama Niladhari officers withdraw from disbursement of Rs. 5 million cyclone relief grant

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Grama Niladhari Trade Union Alliance has decided to withdraw from the process of disbursing the Rs. 5 million government grant allocated for residential properties that were ... Read More


NGJA revises taxation method for imported rough gemstones to support industry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) has announced a revision to the taxation methodology for importing rough gemstones, aiming to provide relief to industry stakehold... Read More


Baladaksha Mawatha flyover declared open

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Baladaksha Mawatha flyover was declared open to the public today (19). Constructed to facilitate traffic from Galle Face towards Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha in Kompanna... Read More


Parents stage silent protest near Edu. Ministry demanding Grade 6 reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- A group of parents has launched a continuous silent protest this morning (19) in front of the Ministry of Education, urging the immediate implementation of the recently suspended... Read More


Decline in air quality observed across several areas; CEA advises caution

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Media Spokesperson for the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), Dr. Ajith Gunawardena says that a decline in air quality has been reported in multiple parts of the country.... Read More


Parliamentary Sub-Committee reviews execution of principal transfers in national and provincial schools

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The implementation of transfers of Principals in National and Provincial Schools and related matters, together with the existing human resource shortages in schools, has been dis... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes over 130,000 tourists in first 15 days of 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 131,898 tourists visited the country during the first 15 days of 2026. According to the SLTDA, t... Read More