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Number of LG-election related complaints surpasses 1,000

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The number of complaints filed with the National Election Commission in relation to the upcoming Local Government (LG) Election has surpassed 1,000. A total of 1,046 complaints... Read More


Keheliya arrives at CID again

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement. The former Health Minister appeared before the ... Read More


Sri Lankan tri-service relief team continues humanitarian efforts in Myanmar

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A specially deployed Sri Lankan Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Team, consisting of personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force, continues to support on-going disaster recove... Read More


9,000 children identified as autistic in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- According to latest data, over 9,000 children have been identified as autistic in Sri Lanka. Statistics on autism and its impact on children were deliberated during a meeting o... Read More


Underwater Avurudu festival for the first time in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- For the first-time ever, a unique underwater Sinhala and Tamil New Year festival has been held in seas off Trincomalee. Divers brought the Sinhala and Tamil New Year spirit ben... Read More


Police officer hailed hero after saving drowning girl in Mahaweli River

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A police officer deployed on traffic duties in Katugastota, Kandy has been hailed a hero after he rescued a girl from drowning in the Mahaweli River. The 21-year-old girl had f... Read More


Myanmar Earthquake: Sri Lanka grants USD 1 million in financial assistance

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has extended financial assistance amounting to USD 1 million to provide relief to the people of Myanmar affected by the recent earthquake. The relev... Read More


Limited passport services on April 15-17

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that its 24-hour one-day passport issuance service will be temporarily suspended on April 15, 16, and 17, in view of t... Read More


Second phase of first school term ends

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- The second phase of the first school term concludes today (April 11), marking the start of a one-week holiday in celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. The Ministry of ... Read More


Sri Lanka sells Rs. 100 billion in 2029 & 2034 T-bonds

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- Sri Lanka has sold Rs. 100 billion in 2029 and 2034 bonds during yesterday's auction as the secondary market saw a decisive shift from the sustained selling sentiment, a trend l... Read More