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Chairman of Ganga Ihala Korale PS accused of assaulting businessman

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The Chairman of the Ganga Ihala Korale Pradeshiya Sabha has been accused of assaulting an individual in Kurunduwatta, Kandy. The man who claimed to have been assaulted is curren... Read More


Govt extends pension payment period for farmers and fishermen affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The government has decided to extend the pension payment period for farmers and fishermen until January 31 considering the impact caused by the cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. In a... Read More


"She sang patriotic songs with pride"; Ex-President Mahinda pays tribute to late Latha Walpola

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed his condolences on the passing of music icon Latha Walpola. In a post shared on his official Facebook account, former President ... Read More


Spike in road accidents due to use of alcohol and narcotics by motorists - Police

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Police have confirmed an increase in road accidents this year compared to 2024, with the use of drugs and alcohol identified as a primary contributing factor. The Deputy Inspect... Read More


Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Two individuals who attempted to smuggle a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 11.3 million into the country have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Air... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in some areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Showers have been predicted at times in the Northern, Eastern and Uva province and in the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts tomorrow (30). Fairly heavy falls above 5... Read More


India set to lead BRICS amid conflicting interests, global ambitions and US pressure

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- India is set to assume the chair of BRICS next year, taking the helm of an expanded bloc at a sensitive geopolitical juncture - one marked by competing interests, rising global a... Read More


Budget of NPP-led Udunuwara PS defeated for second time

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The second reading of the 2026 budget of the Udunuwara Pradeshiya Sabha, which is under the control of the National People's Power (NPP), was defeated by a majority of two votes.... Read More


Public pays final respects to legendary singer Latha Walpola

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The remains of legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola lie in state at a private funeral parlor in Borella today (29), allowing the public to pay their final respects to the ic... Read More


Four Sri Lankans arrested with over 20kg of 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Four Sri Lankan passengers, including two women, were arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this mo... Read More