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GMOA to launch indefinite trade union action today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide indefinite trade union action from 8.00 a.m. today (26). The decision has been taken owi... Read More


Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. It come... Read More


WHO chief says U.S. reasons for withdrawal 'untrue'

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Saturday depicted as 'untrue' the reasons given by the United States for its withdrawal from the gl... Read More


Today marks 28 years since LTTE bombing at Kandy Dalada Maligawa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Today marks 28 years since the LTTE terrorists carried out a bomb attack on the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic) in Kandy. On January 25, 1998, at... Read More


Large number of local and foreign tourists visit Nuwara Eliya amid record low temperatures

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- A large number of local and foreign tourists have visited Nuwara Eliya during the weekend holiday. Many visitors are arriving during this period to witness early-morning frost i... Read More


Russian national drowns while swimming at Bentota Beach

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- A Russian woman has died after drowning while swimming at Bentota Beach. The woman was swimming with a group of other foreign nationals when the incident occurred, police stated... Read More


Complaints received regarding scams impersonating Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says that complaints have been received regarding a person who is impersonating him and commit... Read More


Three arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle 'Kush' and 'Hashish'

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- Three passengers attempting to smuggle a consignment of "Kush" and "Hashish" valued at Rs. 133.94 million into the country have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Ai... Read More


Over 280 kg of drugs worth Rs. 4.5 bln recovered from intercepted fishing trawlers

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- The two multi-day fishing trawlers and the 11 suspects taken into custody in deep seas off the southern coast and brought to the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour have undergone furthe... Read More


Sri Lankan arrested with over 8 kg of 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 25 -- A Sri Lankan has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a consignment of 'Kush' cannabis with an estimated street value of Rs. 82... Read More