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We were cheated in the name of cultural tourism - Vedda Chief

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Vedda Chief Uruwarigelage Vannila Aththo has raised serious concerns over what he describes as the exploitation of his community and their age-old traditions for commercial gain,... Read More


After India, Sri Lanka seeks assistance from China for post-cyclone rebuilding

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- In addition to financial assistance already secured from India, the government is now in talks with China for grants to be used in post-Ditwah rebuilding works, an official said.... Read More


Twelve sentenced to death over killing of Amarakeerthi Athukorala

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Twelve individuals were today sentenced to death over the murder of former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer dur... Read More


Sri Lanka climbs 14 places in global corruption rankings

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Sri Lanka has made significant strides in global perceptions of public sector integrity, moving up 14 places in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released yesterday (10... Read More


Sri Lanka sees slow growth in AI use

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Sri Lanka is gradually adopting artificial intelligence (AI), but the country remains behind many others in the world. According to the Microsoft AI Economy Institute, the share ... Read More


Winds reduce rains and temperature: Meteorology Department

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- Increased winds have reduced rains bringing a dry spell to Sri Lanka, an official from the Department of Meteorology said yesterday. "Increased winds prevent forming of clouds i... Read More


900 child cancer patients reported nationwide within a year

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- A total of 900 child cancer patients have been reported across the country within a one-year period, according to the Health Promotion Bureau. Consultant Community Physician of ... Read More


All flights grounded for 10 days at US airport over security fears

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- An airport in Texas has now grounded all flights for ten days following a national security threat. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a temporary flight restr... Read More


Two arrested over Rs. 6.1 million online scam

Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- The North Western Provincial Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested two suspects over an online business scam in which a woman was defrauded of more than Rs... Read More


Nominations called for member of Right to Information Commission

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Constitutional Council has called for nominations from civil society organisations for the post of member of the Right to Information Commission. Nominations have been calle... Read More