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LG election candidate, 6 party supporters arrested over police complaints

Sri Lanka, April 14 -- An individual contesting the 2025 Local Government (LG) Election and six political party supporters have been arrested for allegedly violating election laws, Police said. A tot... Read More


Record inflow of workers' remittances in March

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The inflow of workers' remittances to Sri Lanka in the month of March has been reported as USD 693.3 million. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), this figure is ... Read More


Sri Lanka moves up three places in global passport strength index

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Sri Lanka has advanced three places in the global passport strength index, moving from 171st to 168th in 2025, according to a report published by Dubai-based global consultancy ... Read More


CEB calls for collective action to temporarily pause rooftop solar to protect grid stability

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reiterated its appeal to all rooftop solar system owners across Sri Lanka to voluntarily switch off their solar PV systems during daytime ... Read More


SLTB deploys additional buses today to meet New Year Travel demand

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Steps have been taken to deploy additional buses today (13) to meet the demand from people traveling to their hometowns for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the Sri Lanka Transpo... Read More


Sri Lanka Coast Guard introduces 24-Hour emergency hotline

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- A dedicated 24-hour emergency hotline - 106 - has been introduced by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) in a significant step towards strengthening maritime safety and ensuring sw... Read More


Over 50,000 tourists arrive in first nine days of April

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The number of tourists who arrived in the country in the first nine days of April stood at 56,567, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has announced. According to data ... Read More


Sinhala and Tamil New Year dawns tomorrow; 'Punya Kaalaya' begins

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The inauspicious time (Punya Kaalaya or Nonagathaya) of 2025 Sinhala and Tamil New Year commenced a short while ago at 08.57 p.m. and is slated to end at 09.45 a.m. tomorrow (14... Read More


Police open fire at car in Mattakkuliya

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- The Mattakkuliya Police opened fire at a car after it failed to comply with police orders to stop during an inspection of the suspicious vehicle. The vehicle was later taken in... Read More


Sri Lanka officially no longer bankrupt, says PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 13 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is currently working to initiate new projects across every area of Sri Lanka and to bring the necessary investme... Read More