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Four gang members linked to underworld figures arrested with firearms and drugs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- The Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Division has arrested four gang members connected to two underworld criminals, who currently hiding overseas, and have recovered t... Read More


Traffic spot fines across the island can be paid online via GovPay from Jan. 15 - Police

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- The facility to pay traffic spot fines online through the GovPay platform will be made available islandwide by January 15, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in... Read More


Sri Lanka records strong economic performance in 2025 despite cyclone impact

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- Despite the severe impact of Cyclone 'Ditwah', Sri Lanka recorded a notable economic recovery in 2025, marking a significant turnaround following the country's recent economic cri... Read More


Foreign national killed after being struck by Jeep in Weligama

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- A 42-year-old Slovakian national has died following a road accident on the Weligama coastal road last night (02), police said. According to the police, the victim was walking alo... Read More


Suspect arrested for illegal sale of rented motorcycles in Ratnapura

Sri Lanka, Jan. 3 -- Balangoda Police have arrested a suspect in the Sannasgama area in Ratnapura for allegedly operating a fraudulent racket involving the illegal sale of motorcycles obtained on a re... Read More


CEB seeks 11.57% electricity tariff hike for Q1 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) requesting a revision of electricity tariffs for the year 2026.... Read More


Litro Gas expected to maintain prices for January

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- It has been reported that the prices of Litro domestic LP Gas cylinder refills will remain unchanged for the month of January 2026. A company spokesperson stated that, although a... Read More


Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing off Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. According to Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Buddika Sampat... Read More


China pledges multi-faceted post-disaster support to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, has called on Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, ... Read More


Education Ministry issues guidelines on commencement of school for 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ministry of Education has issued a notice outlining guidelines for the revision of the school timetable for 2026, and instructions on the utilization of academic staff under t... Read More