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Teenager killed in motorcycle collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A tragic road collision in Midellamullahena, along the Horana-Thalgahavila road, claimed the life of 17-year-old R.M. Dilupa Prasan. The victim, a resident of Munagama, Dikhenap... Read More


Five remanded for obstructing police and insulting the President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Hambantota Court ordered the remand of five individuals until the 20th of this month following an incident involving the obstruction of police duties and the use of abusive l... Read More


Holy month of Ramadan begins tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin their month of Ramadan fasting at dawn tomorrow, Thursday (19). The Colombo Grand Mosque confirmed the commencement following the sighting of the... Read More


Russian investments in Sri Lanka face barriers, says Ambassador

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Russian investors are ready to put money into Sri Lanka, but what to invest in-and where-remains a challenge. This was highlighted by Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Levan Dzhag... Read More


Sri Lanka must reform laws to protect GSP+, says Diplomat at Indian Ocean Security Conference

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Sri Lanka faces critical choices in safeguarding its trade privileges and strengthening its role in regional connectivity, according to leading diplomats at the 4th Pathfinder In... Read More


UK visit boosts confidence in recovery, says President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised the visit of the United Kingdom's Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, as timely and significant, noting that it helps reinforce inte... Read More


President departs for 2026 AI Impact Summit

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left the island a short while ago to attend the 2026 AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi, India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is schedul... Read More


Two brothers detained over couple's death

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Two brothers, aged 20 and 24, remain in custody for questioning regarding the death of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda. The Kaduwela Magistrate's Court granted the detention ... Read More


Life imprisonment for IDH Sudda over drug charges

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Two individuals, including a notorious underworld figure known as 'IDH Sudda' (Samantha Kumara Perera) and a woman named Prabhakaran Priyadarshani, received life sentences from t... Read More


Opposition Leader challenges government to hold PC elections

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa challenged the government today (17) in Parliament to conduct Provincial Council elections if they truly believe in their high popularity ratin... Read More