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Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The veteran actor, director, and author, Kalashuri Sathischandra Edirisinghe, who left an indelible mark on Sri Lankan cinema, stage, and television for over five decades, has pa... Read More


Indian Foreign Minister to meet President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka is scheduled to meet with the visiting Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr S. Jaishankar, today. The Minister arrived on the island yesterday... Read More


Senior Chinese official Zhao Leji arrives for two-day official visit

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of China, Zhao Leji, arrives in the island today for a two-day official visit. The visit focuses on obse... Read More


India proposes a Reconstruction Package to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Indian Extrnal Affaairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishanker. on his visit to Sri Lanka today stated taht India is proposing a Reconstruction Package of USD 450mn to Sri Lanka, following ... Read More


Traffic restrictions in Kelaniya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Traffic movement in the Kelaniya area is restricted today due to the annual Helena Balika Vidyalaya Perahera, held in conjunction with the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara Duruthu festi... Read More


Train services delayed due to derailment

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- All train operations originating from Colombo Fort and Maradana railway stations are experiencing significant delays following a train derailment. The Railway Department announc... Read More


Showers expected in a few districts today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A few showers may occur in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts. Mainly fair weather will prevail in the other areas of the isla... Read More


Special security operations for festive season

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A dedicated "Operations Room" at the Army Headquarters is now active to maintain public safety and order during the upcoming festive period, following instructions from the Defen... Read More


Tension erupts during a protest near Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A heated situation developed near the Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya in Kankesanthurai during a protest organised by a group including Member of Parliament S. Sridharan. The unrest bega... Read More


Indian and Chinese high-level delegations to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to arrive in the island this afternoon (22) for an official visit focused on providing a relief package for those affe... Read More