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PM Harini and US Ambassador discuss bilateral educational cooperation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has met with the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka. During the meeting, Ambassador Julie Chung note... Read More


Man arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Thanamalwila

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A person who was involved in illegal excavation of artifacts has been arrested in the Batuwewa area of Thanamalwila. Several excavation tools used in the illegal operations were... Read More


Suspect arrested for providing lodging to gunmen plotting to kill businessman and 6 others in Midigama

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A suspect allegedly involved in a attempt to kill seven people, including a businessman, in the Midigama area has been arrested. Weligama Police had apprehended the suspect yest... Read More


Agrarian Insurance Board unveils pension scheme offering multiple benefits to fishermen

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new Fishermen's Pension Scheme aimed at providing enhanced social security and financial benefits to members of the... Read More


President Dissanayake celebrates 57th birthday today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, celebrates his 57th birthday today, November 24. Born in 1968, President Dissanayake has made signi... Read More


Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards starting today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from today (25), the Ministry of Trans... Read More


One dead, 3 injured after tree falls on three-wheeler in Rambukkana

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- One person has been confirmed dead following an incident in which a large tree fell onto a three-wheeler travelling through the Talagolla area along the Mawanella-Rambukkana road... Read More


Pedestrian killed after being hit by van on Habarana - Batticaloa road

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- An individual has died in a road accident along the Habarana - Batticaloa road in Polonnaruwa. Police stated that the accident occurred when the individual who was using a pedes... Read More


Delhi's air quality deteriorates, inches closer to 'severe' zone

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The air quality in Delhi and its surrounding areas turned hazardous on Monday, with a thick blanket of smog engulfing several areas in the Indian capital city. According to the ... Read More


10 dead, over 500 families affected by adverse weather in recent days

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A total of 1,790 individuals from 504 families in 10 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. At least 10 weather-related deaths hav... Read More