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ASP Rohan Olugala appointed as Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala has been appointed as the Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit, the Police Headquarters stated. Published b... Read More


Public advised not to panic amid Nipah virus concerns in India

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The general public has been advised not to panic regarding the Nipah virus outbreak currently spreading in India. Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni emphasized that Sri... Read More


Woman hacked to death in Bibile

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A 40-year-old woman has been murdered with a sharp weapon in Radaliyadda, Bibile, yesterday (28), police stated. The suspect, who also sustained injuries during the attack, is c... Read More


Sri Lanka considering restricting access to social media for children under 12

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The government is considering restricting access to social media for children under the age of 12, Minister of Women and Child Affairs Savithri Paulraj said. Minister Paulraj st... Read More


Chinese cultural event series kick off in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The opening gala of the 2026 "Happy Chinese New Year" cultural events in Sri Lanka was held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, marking the beginning of a series of celebrations ahead o... Read More


New education reforms for Grade One begin today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The admission of schoolchildren to Grade One for the academic year 2026 is scheduled to take place today (29). The Ministry of Education stated that, under the new education ref... Read More


Gold price jumps above US$ 5,500 for the first time on record

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Gold price surges to a fresh record high of US$ 5,579 before retreating to around US$ 5,500 in early Asian trading on Thursday. The rally of the precious metal is bolstered by st... Read More


Fisherman missing after boat capsizes in seas off Eravur

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A fisherman has been reported missing after a boat which ventured into the sea from the Kaluwankerny, Eravur coastal area yesterday (28), had capsized, police stated. Following ... Read More


Fair weather to prevail across the country; Misty conditions expected in some places

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island today (29), the Department of Meteorology stated. Meanwhile, there is a possibility of ground frost at some places in... Read More


'Need Texans First': Texas halts H-1B hiring at state colleges, agencies

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Governor Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions, which are used by employers to hire foreign workers with specialize... Read More