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Six fishermen arrested with over 850kg of shark meat

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- A total of six fishermen have been arrested along with over 850 kilograms of illegally harvested shark fish meat during a special search operation conducted today (6) by the Sri L... Read More


Nuwara Eliya temperature drops to 14degC, 173 mm rainfall recorded in Lahugala

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The lowest temperature in Sri Lanka today (06) was recorded from the Nuwara Eliya Meteorological Station at 14.2 degrees Celsius, according to the Department of Meteorology. This... Read More


Landslide evacuation warning issued to several areas in Central Province

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a level 3 'Red' landslide evacuation warning for three areas in two districts within the Central Province. According... Read More


Opposition requests chairmanship of committee probing Cyclone 'Ditwah' preparedness

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The Chief Opposition Whip, Gayantha Karunathilaka, today requested in Parliament that the chairmanship of the Special Committee, proposed to be appointed to investigate the lack o... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka surge amid global tensions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Gold prices continue to rise globally following the U.S.'s capturing of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Accordingly, the price of gold in the Asian markets was recorded ... Read More


Pulathisi Intercity and Ella Odyssey train services to resume

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The Railway Department has announced the resumption of the Pulathisi Intercity Train service, with operations scheduled to recommence from January 9, 2026. Accordingly, the train... Read More


28,333 individuals inspected during nationwide special operations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Under a special nationwide operation to curb crime and narcotics, a total of 22 suspects directly linked to various criminal activities have been arrested. The Police Media Divis... Read More


Landslide warnings issued to residents of three districts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Early landslide warnings have been issued to residents of three Divisional Secretariat divisions in three districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. A... Read More


Former Minister Johnston Fernando appears before FCID

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (05). Earlier, police had warned that an arrest warrant would be so... Read More


UN Secretary General 'concerned international law not respected'

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he is "deeply concerned that rules of international law have not been respected" during US military action in Venezuela. In a statement... Read More