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Litro Gas expected to maintain prices for January

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- It has been reported that the prices of Litro domestic LP Gas cylinder refills will remain unchanged for the month of January 2026. A company spokesperson stated that, although a... Read More


Navy arrests 11 Indian fishermen for illegal fishing off Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 11 Indian fishermen for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters. According to Navy Media Spokesperson Commander Buddika Sampat... Read More


79-year old woman attacked to death following dispute in Agalawatta

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- An 84- year old man has allegedly attacked his wife yesterday (1), leaving her critically injured and resulting in her death in the Delpawatta area in Agalawatta, according to pol... Read More


CAA collects over Rs. 285 mln in fines from raids in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has collected over Rs. 285 million in fines from raids carried out over the past year. The fines were imposed following 21,000 raids conducte... Read More


No extension of school hours this year - Education Ministry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Ministry of Education has decided not to extend school hours this year, citing concerns over the adverse effects on schools and the transport system in several areas due to th... Read More


Showery conditions expected to enhance in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Showery condition is expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East o... Read More


One killed, 02 injured in shooting incident in Kaduwela

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Update - The shooting had occurred last night (01) between 9.30 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. along Menikagara Road, Koratota, Nawagamuwa, in the Kaduwela area, according to police. Prelim... Read More


Couple arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 5.25 million

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A couple who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes worth Rs. 5.25 million into the country has been arrested at the arrival terminal of the Bandara... Read More


Central Bank announces closure of Public Debt Department

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the closure of the Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division of the PDD to the Payments and Sett... Read More


Govt announces concessionary loan scheme to purchase paddy in Maha Season

Sri Lanka, Jan. 1 -- A pledge loan scheme for Small and Medium Scale Paddy Millers and Cooperative Societies, at a concessionary interest rate is scheduled to be implemented for purchasing paddy in Ma... Read More