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Jakarta bans cat and dog meat to curb rabies risk

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Indonesia's capital Jakarta has banned the sale and consumption of dog, cat and bat meat to curb the spread of rabies, the city's governor said on Tuesday (Nov 25), marking a maj... Read More


IRD registers 200,000 new taxpayers amid highest-ever revenue collection

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that a total of 200,000 new taxpayers have been registered so far this year. Commissioner General of the IRD, Rukdevi Fernando,... Read More


Indian Army Chief to arrive in Sri Lanka next week

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Chief of the Army Staff of India General Upendra Dwivedi is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka from December 1-2, marking a significant milestone in India-Sri La... Read More


Financial allocation alone is insufficient to improve quality of education: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The highest amount allocated for education in history has been made in the 2026 budget, enabling the present government to formulate educational policies, plans and establish ins... Read More


2026 T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka grouped with Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Oman

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The 10th edition of ICC Men's T20 World Cup will start on February 7, 2026, with a total of six sides in action on the opening day, including the title-holders India. They will ... Read More


Two suspects arrested over Rs. 35 million fraud case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Two suspects involved in a fraud amounting to more than Rs. 35 million have been arrested following a complaint received by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). A... Read More


Cabinet grants approval to issue driving licences for Sri Lankans residing in Italy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to issue driving licences to Sri Lankans residing in Italy. The relevant Cabinet paper was presented yesterday (24) b... Read More


About 150 firefighters tackling west London warehouse blaze

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- A major incident has been declared as fireworks and gas cylinders are believed to be inside a warehouse on fire in west London. About three quarters of the structure is alight, ... Read More


Over 700 families in 12 districts affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- A total of 2,617 individuals from 737 families in 12 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. At least 10 weather-related deaths hav... Read More


Badulla-Colombo Road restricted to one lane; further disruptions in Pahala Kadugannawa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The Badulla-Colombo main road, which was blocked due to a landslide between Beragala and Haldummulla, has been restricted to a single lane, police said. Issuing a statement, the... Read More