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Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue high this year

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Sri Lanka Customs has recorded historic revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025 to date, exceeding its revised annual target, Customs Media Spokesperson and Director of Customs Chan... Read More


Legendary singer Latha Walpola's final rites on Wednesday

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The interment of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola will be performed at the Borella General Cemetery on 31 December, 2025 (Wednesday) following the paying of final respec... Read More


57-year-old killed following dispute with neighbour

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A person has been assaulted and killed in the Samarugama area of Ayagama, according to police. The person injured in the assault was admitted to the Ratnapura Hospital and had s... Read More


Nine arrested in Italy for allegedly raising millions for Hamas

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Italian police have arrested nine people accused of raising around €7m (£6m) for Hamas over more than two years. The money was ostensibly collected as humanitarian ai... Read More


Veteran singer Latha Walpola's funeral arrangements announced

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The government has decided to conduct the final rites of veteran singer Latha Walpola with full state patronage. The legendary singer who was receiving treatment at a hospital i... Read More


Sri Lanka's 2026 holiday calendar: Here's the full list

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- With just three days remaining until the start of 2026, the Government Printing Department has released the official calendar for the upcoming year, which includes 26 public holi... Read More


Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Two foreign nationals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes and smartphones into the country have been arrested by the Airport Customs officer... Read More


Suspect arrested with foreign-made firearm and T-56 ammunition in Minuwangoda

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- A suspect has been arrested by police in the Minuwangoda area while in possession of a foreign-made firearm, a magazine, and 25 rounds of T-56 ammunition. The firearm and ammuni... Read More


Train services between Colombo and Chilaw to resume tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- Train services between Colombo Fort and Chilaw on the Puttalam railway line will resume from tomorrow (29), the Department of Railways has announced. According to the Department... Read More


UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy

Sri Lanka, Dec. 28 -- The UK is to impose visa restrictions against people arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo after its government failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illega... Read More