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Station Masters threaten to launch trade union action over unresolved issues

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Association has warned that unless existing issues are resolved promptly, it may be compelled to launch trade union action. In a statement... Read More


173 individuals remain missing following Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A total of 173 individuals remain unaccounted due to landslides and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has confirmed. Among those missing, ... Read More


Immigration officials foil Bangladeshi national's attempt to leave for Spain using forged visa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A Bangladeshi national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to travel to Spain using a forged visa. He was taken into custody this ... Read More


Nine including foreign couple injured in car-van collision on Anuradhapura-Kandy road

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- At least nine individuals, including a foreign couple, have been injured following a head-on collision between a car and a van on the Anuradhapura-Kandy main road. The accident ... Read More


Israel to reopen Gaza crossing after search for last dead hostage's body ends

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Israel says it has agreed to reopen the Gaza Strip's key border crossing with Egypt only after an operation to retrieve the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage in the terr... Read More


Concerns raised as Sri Lanka see spike in crime among 16-22-year-olds

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Criminal behavior among youth aged between 16 and 22 years has increased over the past 10 years, Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist Dr. Tharaka Fernando stated. Dr. Fernando noted... Read More


20 injured following accident involving two buses and lorry in Yalkumbura

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- At least 20 individuals have sustained injuries following an accident involving two buses and a lorry along the Bibile-Badulla Road in Yalkumbura this afternoon (26), police stat... Read More


Sri Lanka's export earnings top US$ 17 billion in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The total export earnings of Sri Lanka in 2025 has been recorded at US$ 17,252.15 million, exceeding the figures recorded in 2024, Sri Lanka Customs data indicates. Accordingly,... Read More


SC informed orders have been issued preventing local agents of MV X-Press Pearl from leaving the country

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that orders have been obtained from the Colombo Magistrate's Court and the Colombo High Court to prevent the directors of th... Read More


2019 Easter Attacks: Case against Hemasiri, Pujith to be taken up once again in March

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando and former Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasun... Read More