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Bulgaria officially adopts euro, becoming 21st eurozone member

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Bulgaria - the poorest country in the European Union - has become the 21st member of the eurozone - leapfrogging more obvious and prosperous candidates like Poland, the Czech Repu... Read More


Close associate of organized criminal arrested with narcotics in Dondra

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- An individual has been arrested in Gandara, Dondra for the possession of 115 grams and 200 milligrams of heroin, 23 grams and 700 milligrams of crystal methamphetamine('Ice') and ... Read More


SLTB launches new digital payment system for bus services

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Under the nationwide initiative to introduce innovative digital solutions, the Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development today (01) launched a new program for Sri Lan... Read More


Police Sub-Inspector arrested on bribery charges

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A Sub-Inspector attached to the Kinniya Police Station has been arrested on bribery charges. The Sub-Inspector was arrested following a complaint lodged by a resident of Kinniya.... Read More


Sri Lanka Rupee depreciates by 5.6% against US dollar in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated by 5.6 per cent against the US dollar in 2025, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has confirmed. According to the CBSL, the buying rate of t... Read More


Colombo inflation remains unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) basis, remains unchanged at 2.1% in December 2025, compared to the ... Read More


World welcomes 2026 after a year of Trump, truces and turmoil

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- New Year's Eve revellers toasted the end of 2025 on Wednesday (Dec 31), waving goodbye to 12 months packed with Trump tariffs, a Gaza truce and vain hopes for peace in Ukraine. I... Read More


NIE Director General temporarily steps down pending inquiry into 'Grade 6 module' controversy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Prof. Manjula Vithanapathirana, has decided to temporarily step down from her position until the conclusion of t... Read More


Fairly heavy showers about 75 mm likely in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern, Central, North-central and Uva provinces today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Fairly heavy falls of about 75 mm ... Read More


Let's strive to find just and lasting solutions to problems of all citizens - Opposition Leader

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- Let's strive to find just and lasting solutions to problems of all citizens - Opposition Leader New Year message from Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa: "There is no doubt that... Read More