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Gazette issued to establish 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force'

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A Gazette notification has been issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, establishing a 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force'. The 25-member task force has been fo... Read More


Revolver used by assailant in Nagoda hospital shooting - Police

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- New details have emerged in relation to the shooting incident at the Nagoda Teaching Hospital in Kalutara this morning, police said. The victim has been identified as Narayanage... Read More


FM Vijitha Herath departs for Dhaka to attend funeral ceremony former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has departed for Dhaka, Bangladesh this morning (31). Minister Vijitha Herath is scheduled to represent Sri Lanka at the funeral cerem... Read More


Gold rebounds, poised to cap off best year in over four decades

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Precious metals rebounded on Tuesday, after falling sharply in the previous session, as the market refocused on geopolitical and economic risks, reigniting gold's rally to cap it... Read More


SLMC suspends party membership CMC councillor who supported budget

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has suspended the party membership of Colombo Municipal Councillor Zohara Buhary with immediate effect, citing a serious violation of party d... Read More


Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Kabalana Beach

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Kabalana Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents. The incident occurred last afternoon (30), police stat... Read More


Israel suspends 37 aid organisations from operating in Gaza

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Israel is to revoke the licenses of 37 aid groups working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying they failed to meet requirements under new registration rules. Well-known in... Read More


Shooting incident reported in Nagoda Hospital

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A prison inmate receiving treatment at the Nagoda Teaching Hospital has sustained injuries in a shooting incident that occurred this morning (31). Police stated that the injured... Read More


Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate irregularities at the Colombo Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A Presidential Commission of Inquiry has been appointed to investigate, examine, and report on alleged corruption and irregularities said to have taken place at the Colombo Munic... Read More


Pakistan tour profit to be donated to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' program - SLC

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that it will dedicate the upcoming Pakistan Tour of Sri Lanka to promoting the government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' program. Accordingly, ... Read More