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Prices of fish increase as protest launched by seine-net fishermen continues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Prices of fish in the local market have reportedly increased following a protest launched by traditional fishermen demanding the government lift the ban on the use of winch machi... Read More


T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup with a hamstring injury he suffered during their opening game against Ireland on Sunday. Although he co... Read More


Sri Lanka makes significant strides in global corruption index

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Sri Lanka has recorded a notable improvement in its global standing on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today (10) by Transparency International. According ... Read More


Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Dharshana Medawatte, an Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. Published by HT Digital Content Servi... Read More


Sri Lanka on alert over Nipah virus amid increase in tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Health authorities are taking special precautionary measures regarding the spread of Nipah virus, which has been reported in several countries including in India and Bangladesh, ... Read More


Sri Lanka to implement special security measures for India-Pakistan World Cup game

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The government will implement a special security arrangement for the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter scheduled to be played in Colombo on February 15, Cabinet Spokesperson... Read More


Two including Keheliya's cousin granted bail in money laundering case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today ordered the release on bail of businessman Nimal Sisira Kumara and Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who... Read More


Govt clarifies President's role on saving India-Pakistan World Cup clash in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held timely and lengthy discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a bid to persuade the Pakistan Cricket Team to take the fiel... Read More


New regulations to be introduced to re-register subscriber info of SIM cards

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to introduce new regulations to re-register subscriber information of mobile phone SIM cards issued prior to 02 August 2019. As per... Read More


AG approves proposed amendments to Inland Revenue Act

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to gazette and present in Parliament the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill following clearance given to proposed changes by the Attorn... Read More