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President launches national programme to restore cyclone-damaged religious sites

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised today (27) the need to rebuild the nation by restoring vital human relationships, highlighting the importance of bonds between gover... Read More


Cabinet invites international bids for tourist project near Gregory Lake

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Cabinet has approved the invitation of investment proposals through an international competitive procurement process for a tourist attraction project on land adjacent to Greg... Read More


Nalanda emerge Olcott Cricket Old Boys' champs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Nalanda College Colombo Old Boys emerged champions of the 24th edition of the Col. Henry Steel Olcott Memorial Old Boys Cricket Tournament hosted by Ananda College OBA and conduc... Read More


South Korea mourns death of former prime minister who nurtured democracy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- South Korean former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, a veteran politician and influential fixture on the country's road to democracy, died during an official visit to Vietnam's south... Read More


IGP vows strict action as PickMe and Uber drivers continue to face attacks from three-wheeler drivers

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya said recent clashes involving three-wheeler drivers affiliated with PickMe and Uber were caused by disputes initiated by p... Read More


STF arrests suspect carrying over 3 kg of 'Ice' in Bambalapitiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Police Special Task Force (STF) has seized more than 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as "Ice," with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 30 million, dur... Read More


Hundreds of thousands without power as major winter storm hits US

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A dangerous winter storm has swept across the US, leaving at least three people dead and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes. Schools and roads across the country ha... Read More


World No.1 junior table tennis star Tavi Samaraweera returns home

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Sri Lanka's young table tennis sensation, Tavi Samaraweera, arrived at Katunayake Airport in the early hours of January 26 following a dominant performance in the Middle East. T... Read More


Government invites citizens to provide land for new houses for families displaced by cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Government has called on citizens to donate land for the construction of new homes for families displaced by the recent cyclone "Ditwah," the President's Media Division (PMD)... Read More


Root paved the way for England's win

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The experienced Joe Root made a superb knock of 75 as England made a successful run chase to beat Sri Lanka by five wickets with 22 balls to spare in the second one-day internati... Read More