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Sri Lanka's inflation increases to 2.9% in December 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.9% in December 2025, compared to 2.4% in November 2025, according to th... Read More


Death certificates issued to 525 Cyclone Ditwah victims: Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Death certificates have been issued for 525 individuals who lost their lives due to landslides and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Minister of Public Administration, Prov... Read More


Special exposition of sacred corporeal relics of Lord Buddha at Gangaramaya Temple

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The veneration of the Sacred Relics, which are due to be brought to Sri Lanka with the intervention of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and with the full patronage of the gove... Read More


Search operation launched in Kalu Ganga for missing accountant

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A search and rescue operation has been initiated in the Kalu Ganga by divers and Sri Lanka Navy lifesaving personnel following information received indicating that an accountant ... Read More


South Korea's ex-PM Han sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding insurrection

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- South Korea's former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Wednesday was sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding and abetting the insurrection of the impeached former President Yoon ... Read More


Namal accuses Govt of attempting to undermine AG Dept. and judiciary

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The government is attempting to intimidate the Attorney General's Department and the judiciary in order to achieve its political objectives, the National Organiser of the Sri Lan... Read More


Two Indian fishing boats seized for poaching in northern waters

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A total of seven Indian fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kovilan, Jaffna. During an operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy two fishing boats... Read More


Suspect arrested for allegedly showing obscene material to minor schoolgirls

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- An individual has been arrested in connection with allegations that obscene video material was shown to minor schoolgirls on multiple occasions. He has been arrested following c... Read More


Speaker endorses Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill. This was announced at the commencement of t... Read More


Ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando's appeals fixed for hearing

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Supreme Court today (20) fixed a date for the hearing of the appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their convictions on corrup... Read More