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CID launches probe into Public Security Ministry website breach

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an inquiry following reports that the official website of the Ministry of Public Security was targeted by external partie... Read More


Minister announces plans to strengthen domestic aviation to boost tourism

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilake says a programme will be implemented to strengthen Sri Lanka's domestic aviation sector in order to support the developme... Read More


Minister instructs restoration of damaged elephant fences within a week

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- A progress review meeting on the restoration of elephant fences damaged by the Cyclone Ditwah has been held yesterday (10) under the patronage of Minister of Environment Dr. Damm... Read More


Over 1500 awareness programs conducted by CAA in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it has conducted a total of 1,540 consumer awareness programs during the year 2025. According to the Authority, this marks the highest ... Read More


Civil Aviation Authority to introduce proper regulatory framework for drones

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) says that a proper regulatory framework will be introduced to regulate the use of drones. Director General of CAASL, Captain Da... Read More


Two including 16-year old electrocuted to death in separate incidents

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Two individuals, including a 16-year-old boy, have reportedly died after being electrocuted in separate incidents reported from the Kuchchaveli and Rasnayakapura Police areas. P... Read More


Low pressure area over Gulf of Mannar weakens further

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- The low pressure area over the Gulf of Mannar in Sri Lanka is weakening further. Therefore, the influence of this system on the island's weather is further gradually reducing, th... Read More


Restoration work of Northern and Talaimannar railway lines commences

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Restoration work of the Northern and Talaimannar railway lines was launched today (11). The official ceremony took place at the Maho Junction Railway Station with the participat... Read More


Man dies in road accident in Melsiripura

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- An individual has died following a road accident that occurred in Nabeta, Melsiripura. The accident happened when a motorcycle crashed into the rear of a lorry traveling ahead a... Read More


Showers above 50 mm expected in Eastern, Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 11 -- Showers have been predicted in the Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and the Hambantota district tomorrow (12). The Department of Meteorology said show... Read More