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Asgiri Anunayaka Thero raises concerns over declining recognition of Maha Sangha, culture and history

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Anunayaka Thero of the Asgiri Chapter, Venerable Wedaruwe Upali Thero, stated that there is widespread concern at present over the lack of proper recognition given to the Maha... Read More


14 arrested for stealing ancient Buddha statue in Kahapathwala

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Mawathagama Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection with the theft of a Buddha statue of ancient value from a temple in Kahapathwala. Police launched an investigation foll... Read More


Coastal line train delays expected today and tomorrow - Railway Dept

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Sri Lanka Railways has announced that trains operating on the Coastal Line between Colombo Fort and Wellawatte railway stations may experience delays of about 15 minutes today (3... Read More


Dy Minister outlines govt measures to rebuild industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has stated that the government is taking measures to provide the necessary support to rebuild ... Read More


President extends declaration of essential services following Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- In response to the ongoing post-disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended the declaration of certain services as essential publ... Read More


Sri Lankans in Israel urged to remain vigilant amid rising tensions - Embassy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has advised Sri Lankan nationals residing in Israel to remain vigilant in light of escalating security developments across the Middle East. Sri ... Read More


Father kills teenage daughter with sharp weapon over mobile phone dispute

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- A 14-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father with a sharp weapon following a dispute over a mobile phone last night (30), according to police. The deceased has been ide... Read More


GMOA to convene special Executive Committee meeting

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced that it will hold a special Executive Committee meeting today (31) to decide on future actions in relation to it... Read More


Education system must be transformed to align with demands of modern world - PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that in order to ensure the economic, social, and cultural security of the country, it is essential to develop quality human resources,... Read More


3.6 magnitude tremor reported off Mullaitivu coast

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- A minor earth tremor measuring 3.6 in the Richter Scale has been recorded in the sea area off Mullaitivu, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau said. However, the GSMB clarifie... Read More