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Crime solving rate improved by over 50% now - IGP

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya said the percentage of crimes investigated and solved by the Police had increased by around 50 to 60 percent in the past ye... Read More


UN's HPP to support 658,000 Ditwah victims

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) launched by the United Nations office in Colombo to support 658,000 of the most vulnerable people affected by cyclone Ditwah has received US... Read More


Afternoon showers expected in Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Galle, Matara, Kaluthara and Rathnapura districts after 2.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere in the island.... Read More


Sri Lanka's 78th Independence Day celebrated with cultural pride in South Africa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Sri Lanka High Commission in South Africa hosted a vibrant reception at "Sri Lanka House" on February 5, 2026 to celebrate Sri Lanka's 78th Independence Day.Sri Lanka travel g... Read More


Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Trincomalee Magistrate's Court today (9) ordered that ten individuals, including four Buddhist monks, remain in remand custody until February 11. The group includes Venerable... Read More


Litro Gas confirms no domestic price revision for February

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Litro Gas has announced that there will be no change in domestic gas prices for the month of February. Litro Gas further stated that the current gas prices will continue througho... Read More


Min Nalinda files defamation lawsuit against Wimal Weerawansa and a Private TV channel

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has initiated legal action seeking Rs. 1 billion each from National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa and a... Read More


Yoshitha-Daisy Forrest case adjourned till April

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Colombo High Court today (9) ordered the money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, to be recalled on April 24, 2026. The postponemen... Read More


Bribery Commission probes alleged corruption in Ambuluwawa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has commenced investigations into the awarding of a cable car project by the Ambuluwawa Dissanayake Mudiyanselag... Read More


Postal Department announces hike in postage rates

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Department of Posts has officially announced a revision of postal charges, effective Monday, February 09. Under the new pricing structure, the minimum postal rate will be inc... Read More