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Sri Lanka's exports surpass USD 14 bln in first ten months of 2025

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Sri Lanka Customs data indicates that total exports reached USD 14,433.82 million during the first ten months of 2025, exceeding the figures recorded in the corresponding period ... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by Rs. 6,000 today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- There has been a significant increase in gold prices in the world market, and correspondingly, the price of gold in Sri Lanka has also risen notably once again. As of today, the... Read More


Chathura Galappaththi arrives at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Member of Parliament (MP), Chathura Galappaththi has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)... Read More


IRD registers 200,000 new taxpayers amid highest-ever revenue collection

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that a total of 200,000 new taxpayers have been registered so far this year. Commissioner General of the IRD, Rukdevi Fernando,... Read More


Two suspects arrested over Rs. 35 million fraud case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- Two suspects involved in a fraud amounting to more than Rs. 35 million have been arrested following a complaint received by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). A... Read More


Cabinet grants approval to issue driving licences for Sri Lankans residing in Italy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to issue driving licences to Sri Lankans residing in Italy. The relevant Cabinet paper was presented yesterday (24) b... Read More


Badulla-Colombo Road restricted to one lane; further disruptions in Pahala Kadugannawa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 25 -- The Badulla-Colombo main road, which was blocked due to a landslide between Beragala and Haldummulla, has been restricted to a single lane, police said. Issuing a statement, the... Read More


PM Harini and US Ambassador discuss bilateral educational cooperation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has met with the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka. During the meeting, Ambassador Julie Chung note... Read More


Man arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Thanamalwila

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A person who was involved in illegal excavation of artifacts has been arrested in the Batuwewa area of Thanamalwila. Several excavation tools used in the illegal operations were... Read More


Zelensky warns against giving away territory as latest Ukraine talks end

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Talks in Geneva between the US and Ukraine aimed at ending the war with Russia have concluded, with officials from both sides reporting "progress" and an intention to continue wo... Read More