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19 paddy warehouses opened in Polonnaruwa; 4,500 MT purchased

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Nineteen paddy warehouses have been opened in the Polonnaruwa district, and 4,500 metric tons of paddy have already been purchased by farmers, Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) Chairm... Read More


Inaugural Ceylon Gemlogue to promote Ceylon gems globally

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Sri Lanka's centuries-old gem trade, steeped in heritage yet alive with modern innovation, is about to take the spotlight in a way never seen before. Ceylon Gemlogue 2025, prese... Read More


''I'll be there like a father'' - Sanath to Dunith

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Sri Lanka Cricket coach and former captain Sanath Jayasuriya shared a heartfelt message following the passing of Suranga Wellalage, father of rising cricket star Dunith Wellalag... Read More


Sri Lanka dips further in latest Global Innovation Index

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) released the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 with Sri Lanka positioned at the 93rd spot. Last year, Sri Lanka ranked the... Read More


Court of Appeal orders Jaffna MC to curb air pollution

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The Court of Appeal today directed the Jaffna Municipal Council to take necessary measures to reduce air pollution in the municipal area, particularly by refraining from burning... Read More


Respect Dunith's privacy: Mahela tells media

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena has urged the public and media to respect the privacy of national cricketer Dunith Wellalage and his family following the sud... Read More


Sri Lanka Medical Council chairman removed following SC ruling

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) Chairman Dr. Vajira Dissanayake was removed from office today following a Supreme Court ruling, after which he tendered his resignation to Healt... Read More


President attends Industry Expo 2025 at BMICH

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended the Industry Expo 2025 exhibition held this morning (19) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colomb... Read More


Sri Lanka foreign currency ratings raised to 'CCC+/C' from 'SD'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- On Sept. 19, 2025, S&P Global Ratings raised its long- and short-term foreign currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to 'CCC+/C' from 'SD/SD'. We also affirmed our 'CCC+... Read More


Middeniya chemical samples confirmed as ICE ingredients

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The Government Analyst's Department has informed Police that the chemical samples recovered from Middeniya have been confirmed as substances used in the production of Methamphet... Read More