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Sri Lanka's remittance inflow exceeds US$ 5 billion in 2025

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Sri Lanka has received USD 680.8 million in workers' remittances in August 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Accordingly, t... Read More


88 postal operators suspend services to US over tariffs: UN

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Postal traffic to the United States plunged more than 80 per cent following Washington's imposition of new tariffs, with 88 operators worldwide fully or partially suspending serv... Read More


45-year-old dies after fireworks explosion in Thambalagamuwa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- A person has died following critical injuries sustained from a firecracker explosion during an annual festival at a Kovil in the Thambalagamuwa area in Trincomalee District last ... Read More


Four dead in separate road accidents

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- A total of four individuals, including a 22-year-old, have died in four separate road accidents reported yesterday (06) across various areas in the country. Accidents were repor... Read More


Mineral transportation suspended during two time slots on school days: GSMB

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Steps have been taken to suspend mineral transportation activities during school days from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. by the Geological Survey and Mi... Read More


Rare total lunar eclipse 'blood moon' to be visible from Sri Lanka tonight

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Sri Lankans will have a rare opportunity to witness the phenomenon known as "blood moon" later today (07), said Prof. Chandana Jayaratne, the Head of the Department of Physics an... Read More


UK police arrest about 425 at protest for banned Palestine Action

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- British police arrested around 425 people on Saturday (Sep 6) at a demonstration backing Palestine Action, the pro-Palestinian group banned by the government as a terrorist organ... Read More


Binara Poya falls today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- The Binara Full Moon Poya Day falls today (07). On Binara Full Moon Poya Day, Sri Lankan Buddhists commemorate the establishment of the Bhikkhuni Sasana at the request of Gautha... Read More


Showery condition to enhance due to atmospheric disturbance

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for evening thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces during the next few days, the Department of Mete... Read More


Detention orders obtained for ex-SLPP PS member Piyal Manamperi

Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- Police have obtained detention orders today (07) to interrogate the suspect arrested in connection with the recent discovery of stock of chemicals, believed to be used for the pr... Read More