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Former Police Inspector arrested over Weligama shooting in 2023

b Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Former Police Inspector Jagath Nishantha, wanted in connection with a shooting near a prominent hotel in Weligama on December 31, 2023, has been arrested. Following the incide... Read More


Closure of Mas Holdings factories could be blow for economy: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Closure of two factories belonging to Mas Holdings could be a blow to the Sri Lankan economy as 26,000 people will lose their employment as a result, Opposition Leader Sajith Pre... Read More


Sri Lanka names new Ambassadors to Ethiopia and Iran

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Committee on High Posts of Parliament has approved the nominations of two Heads of Mission and a Ministry Secretary. Accordingly, the Committee approved the nomination of Ni... Read More


Customs officers launch black armband protest over promotion delays

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Customs Trade Union Alliance said that customs officers will commence a symbolic trade union action from today (24 February) by performing official duties while wearing black... Read More


Portugal Foreign Minister meets Vijitha Herath

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Portugal, Paulo Rangel, met Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath this morning. Minister Paulo Rangel arrived in Sri Lanka this morning for a two-day of... Read More


Cabinet approves ground and cargo handling contracts for SriLankan Airlines in Paris

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of Passenger Handling and Ground Handling Services, as well as Cargo Handling Services contracts for SriLankan Airlines at Paris C... Read More


Communist Party raises concerns over coal fraud

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Communist Party of Sri Lanka added its voice to the growing public outcry in response to the unfolding revelations surrounding the coal procurement scandal. These revelations... Read More


Sri Lanka pushes for Middle East nuclear-weapon-free zone at UN talks

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, addressed the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva on 23 February, reaff... Read More


Full fixtures for ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 unveiled

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Twelve sides will compete in the 10th edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup starting June 12. The complete schedule for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 featuring all 12 pa... Read More


Heavy showers to ease, but storm aftermath looms across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Lower atmospheric disturbance that is currently prevailing has caused a minor flood situation in Manampitiya and in Kandy district, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said yesterda... Read More