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Prime Minister returns to the island concluding India visit

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated that the India-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA) needs to be improved. Addressing a summit in New Delhi, India, the Prime Min... Read More


Level one landslide early warnings extended for six districts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has announced that Level One Landslide Early Warnings have been extended for several districts. The districts for which the la... Read More


Two arrested for aiding and abetting Ishara Sewwandi in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested two individuals, including a young woman, for allegedly aiding and abetting Ishara Sewwandi, the alleged chief suspect in the murde... Read More


Gold prices plummet in local market

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Gold prices in the local market have dropped by Rs. 20,000 compared to yesterday. According to Raman Balasubramanium, Secretary of the All-Ceylon Jewellery Association, a 24-kar... Read More


President addresses Sri Lanka Air Force: highlights intertwined threat of drugs, crime, and politics

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government now understands the depth and scale of the current crisis involving narcotics, associated crimes, and their politica... Read More


Heavy rain to continue

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Department of Meteorology has forecast an increase in rainfall across the island starting the day after tomorrow. According to Director Athula Karunanayake, this expected in... Read More


Night mail trains cancelled due to derailment on Up-Country line

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Railway Department has cancelled two night mail trains following the train derailment that occurred this afternoon (October 19) near the Ihala Kotte railway station. The Dep... Read More


Joint Opposition secures power in Gampola Cooperative Election

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Members of the Joint Opposition have succeeded in securing control of the Gampola Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society following its recent election. According to our correspondent... Read More


NBRO issues level one landslide early warnings for seven districts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued Level One Landslide Early Warnings for several districts in the wake of prevailing adverse weather and heavy rainfal... Read More


Train derails near Ihala Kotte

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- An Intercity Express train travelling from Kandy Railway Station to Colombo Fort derailed near the Ihala Kotte Railway Station at approximately 3:00 PM today (October 19). It is... Read More