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Vehicle imports surge in 2025, recording third-highest expenditure in history

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Sri Lanka's vehicle import expenditure has reached its third-highest level in history in 2025, according to the Central Bank's Annual Economic Review for 2025. With the gradual... Read More


Global investors invited to submit EOIs for Mattala Airport investment opportunities

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation has invited global investors to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for aviation investment opportunities for the Mattala Rajapaksa Inter... Read More


'Ehi Passiko' Peace Walk enters fifth day; Set to reach Kelaniya Temple tomorrow

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The fifth day of the ''Ehi Passiko'' Peace Walk, led by Venerable Pannakara Thero and a group of monks visiting from the United States, commenced today (26) from near Tholangamu... Read More


Man arrested for financial fraud using forged documents in Balummahara

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- An individual has been arrested by police for allegedly committing financial fraud using a forged identity card and a fake driving licence. The arrest was made last night (25) ... Read More


Mahanayaka Theros strongly condemn misuse of Buddhist robe by 'monk impersonators'

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Mahanayaka Theros (Chief Prelates) of the three main Nikayas (monastic orders) in Sri Lanka-Siyam, Amarapura, and Ramanna-have issued a joint statement strongly condemning t... Read More


Advisory issued for severe lightning for several areas

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for Western, Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle, Matara, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, and Kurunegala districts. ... Read More


Circular issued on Vesak Week programmes for schools and educational institutions

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has issued a circular outlining programmes to be organized in schools, colleges of education, Pirivenas, and... Read More


Six suspects arrested with 'Ice' and counterfeit currency notes

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Six suspects have been arrested in the Rathmalana and Imbulgoda areas with 91 grams and 200 milligrams of ''Ice'' (Crystal Methamphetamine), police said. During the operation, ... Read More


11 injured in bus collision at Naula; One in critical condition

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- A fatal road accident involving two buses has been reported in the Nalanda area of Naula along the Dambulla-Matale main road. The incident had occurred today (26) at around 9:2... Read More


MP Archchuna accused of threatening woman with firearm over land dispute in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Jaffna District Member of Parliament (MP) Ramanathan Archchuna has allegedly threatened a woman while holding a firearm in Periyavillan, Jaffna. The dispute is linked to an ong... Read More