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189 wildlife and forest-related complaints received via '1995' hotline - Ministry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The Ministry of Environment reports that a total of 189 public complaints related to wildlife and forest-related offences have been received to date. According to the Ministry, ... Read More


SLAF deploys 11th aviation contingent to Central African Republic

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The 11th Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Contingent assigned to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) departed Sri Lanka this morn... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks long-term investment in tourism sector: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Sri Lanka welcomelong-term investment in the tourism sector, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized. Prime Minister Amarasuriya made this request while participati... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation increases to 2.9% in December 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.9% in December 2025, compared to 2.4% in November 2025, according to th... Read More


Death certificates issued to 525 Cyclone Ditwah victims: Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Death certificates have been issued for 525 individuals who lost their lives due to landslides and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Minister of Public Administration, Prov... Read More


Special exposition of sacred corporeal relics of Lord Buddha at Gangaramaya Temple

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The veneration of the Sacred Relics, which are due to be brought to Sri Lanka with the intervention of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with the full patronage of the gove... Read More


Search operation launched in Kalu Ganga for missing accountant

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A search and rescue operation has been initiated in the Kalu Ganga by divers and Sri Lanka Navy lifesaving personnel following information received indicating that an accountant ... Read More


South Korea's ex-PM Han sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding insurrection

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- South Korea's former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Wednesday was sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding and abetting the insurrection of the impeached former President Yoon ... Read More


Namal accuses Govt of attempting to undermine AG Dept. and judiciary

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The government is attempting to intimidate the Attorney General's Department and the judiciary in order to achieve its political objectives, the National Organiser of the Sri Lan... Read More


Two Indian fishing boats seized for poaching in northern waters

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A total of seven Indian fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kovilan, Jaffna. During an operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy two fishing boats... Read More