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The full list of 75 countries where Trump is suspending visa processing

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Trump administration has indefinitely suspended immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, marking one of its most expansive efforts yet to restrict legal pathwa... Read More


Safety guidelines issued for Sri Lankans in Israel amid Middle East tensions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- In view of the current and escalating unrest in the Middle East region, a set of guidelines for Sri Lankans working and residing in Israel has been issued by the Embassy of Sri L... Read More


Dilith Jayaweera extends Thai Pongal greetings, highlights importance of social values

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The leader of the 'Sarvajana Balaya' and Member of Parliament entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera in his Thai Pongal Day message has extended his heartfelt greetings to all Tamil devot... Read More


Opposition Leader emphasizes cultural awareness and respect for nature in Thai Pongal message

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his heartfelt wishes to Tamil communities across Sri Lanka and worldwide "wishing everyone a meaningful celebration of this cultural f... Read More


PM Harini urges '"New Era of Revival" amid challenges in Thai Pongal message

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, in her message for Thai Pongal, has extended her heartfelt greetings to the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and abroad who celebrate the Thai Pongal ... Read More


President calls for national unity and collective reconstruction on Thai Pongal Day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Thai Pongal message, highlighted the festival's profound spiritual, cultural, and environmental significance, describing it as a celebr... Read More


Showery conditions expected to reduce from today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Showery conditionover the island is expected to reduce from today (15), the Department of Meteorology said. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Kaluthara, Gal... Read More


Industry bodies flag gaps in Draft National Electricity Policy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, together with several leading industry chambers associations, have submitted joint observations on the Draft National Electricity Policy, stating ... Read More


Showers expected in several districts tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts after 4.00 p.m. tomorrow (16) while mainly fair weather will prevail else... Read More


Three traders fined Rs. 1 mln each for selling rice at inflated prices

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Welisara Magistrate's Court has fined three traders Rs. 1 million each for selling rice at inflated prices above the stipulated control prices. The penalties were imposed af... Read More