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FM Vijitha Herath speaks with Venezuelan counterpart in phone call

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, said he held a telephone conversation yesterday (23) w... Read More


Man hacked to death over personal dispute in Embilipitiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- A 39-year-old man was killed with sharp weapons yesterday (23) in the Weerasinghapura area of Embilipitiya following the escalation of a personal dispute. Embilipitiya Police id... Read More


Gunman arrested in shooting of 16-year-old girl in Kohuwala

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The suspected gunman involved in the shooting incident of a 16-year-old girl in the Bodhiyawatte area of Dehiwala has been arrested, police said. The arrest was made following i... Read More


Suspect wanted under 'Red Notice' repatriated from India - Police

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Following direct discussions conducted by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) with the Government of India, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, and Indian security authori... Read More


GMOA strike continues for second consecutive day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has stated that the strike launched yesterday (23) by doctors has entered its second consecutive day today (24), as the govern... Read More


Nearly 2,000 cybercrimes reported in 2025, over 300 arrested - Police

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Sri Lanka Police revealed that 318 individuals were arrested in connection with various cybercrimes within the past year (2025). Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler said ... Read More


Showers forecast across several provinces over next 36 hours - Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, dur... Read More


Sajith expresses optimism after another round of SJB-UNP talks

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that discussions between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) have made positive progress, expres... Read More


Dalada Maligawa requires Rs. 1,500M annual income to sustain operations: Diyawadana Nilame

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Pradeep Nilanga Dela, stated that an annual income of Rs. 1,500 million is required ... Read More


Deputy Secretary General of Parliament interdicted

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, has reportedly been temporarily interdicted. According to official sources, the suspension is ... Read More