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Libya's top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The head of Libya's armed forces and four other high-ranking military officials died late on Tuesday (Dec 23) when their business jet crashed shortly after taking off from Ankara... Read More


Trains from Colombo to Kankesanthurai and Batticaloa to resume today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Northern Railway Line will be fully reopened for train operations from today (24), the Department of Railways has announced. Accordingly, from today, the Yal Devi Express wi... Read More


Opposition calls revote on Galle MC's budget after mayor leaves

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- An opposition member of the Galle Municipal Council occupied the Mayor's seat and called for a revote today (24) on the council's annual budget, following a tense situation insid... Read More


Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The killing of a man from a minority community during recent violent protests in Bangladesh has pushed already strained ties between Dhaka and Delhi into a deeper crisis. As the... Read More


Special security and traffic plan in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Sri Lanka Police has announced a special traffic plan to minimize congestion in Colombo. With large crowds and vehicles expected to gather at the Galle Face green and several ar... Read More


PM assures action to restore and relocate schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Ministry of Education, together with UNICEF, will take necessary steps to renovate schools that can be restored quickly and ... Read More


Public urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during festive season

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The general public has been urged to exercise caution when using unknown water bodies during the festive season. According to Consultant Community Physician Dr. Samitha Sirithun... Read More


Suspects arrested for setting fire to wild elephant in Mihintale further remanded

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Three individuals arrested in relation to the alleged torture and setting fire to a wild elephant in Sippukulama, Mihintale have been further remanded. The Anuradhapura Magistra... Read More


Underworld figure Kudu Roshan arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- Notorious underworld figure "Kudu Roshan" has been arrested. The suspect was taken into custody by a team of officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at his res... Read More


Western province accounts for 42% of country's nominal GDP: CBSL

Sri Lanka, Dec. 24 -- The Western province continued to account for the largest share of the country's nominal GDP, representing a share of 42.4 per cent in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri ... Read More