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120 killed in 113 fatal road accidents reported so far this year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A total of 113 fatal road accidents have been reported so far this year, the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic and Road Safety Range, W. P. J. Senadeera sta... Read More


Sovereignty, integrity of Greenland, Denmark's territory "non-negotiable": European Commission

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday that the European Union stands in full solidarity with Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark, stressing that their ... Read More


Suspect arrested with over Rs. 283 mln, two vehicles in Ibbagamuwa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A suspect has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act with Rs. 283,300,000 in cash and two vehicles suspected to have been illegally acquired. The arrest was ... Read More


Ratnapura logs highest temperature for second consecutive day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The highest temperature in the country today (20) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 34.2degC, the Department of Meteorology noted. Meanwhile, temperature... Read More


Late Nandana Gunathilake to be laid to rest tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The burial of the late Nandana Gunathilake is set to take place following a decision taken by his family. Speaking to media, his sister stated that the decision was made in ligh... Read More


Teachers' salary increase approved under 2025 Budget proposals credited to accounts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The increased teachers' salaries, implemented from January 1, 2026, proposed through the 2025 Budget, have been credited to respective accounts today (20), the Ministry of Educat... Read More


Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (20), the Department of Meteorology said. There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in Nuwara-... Read More


CPC introduces digital fuel card system for state vehicles

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has introduced a new digital fuel card system to make the process of supplying fuel to state-owned vehicles more efficient and transparent.... Read More


Cabinet approves signing MoU to establish Indian Ocean Coastal Alliance

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Indian Ocean Coastal Alliance, with the objectives of enhancing... Read More


Donald Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius 'stupid' and 'weak'

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- US President Donald Trump has described the UK's deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base as an "act of great stupidity", months after he e... Read More