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Opposition requests chairmanship of committee probing Cyclone 'Ditwah' preparedness

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The Chief Opposition Whip, Gayantha Karunathilaka, today requested in Parliament that the chairmanship of the Special Committee, proposed to be appointed to investigate the lack o... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka surge amid global tensions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Gold prices continue to rise globally following the U.S.'s capturing of the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Accordingly, the price of gold in the Asian markets was recorded ... Read More


Pulathisi Intercity and Ella Odyssey train services to resume

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The Railway Department has announced the resumption of the Pulathisi Intercity Train service, with operations scheduled to recommence from January 9, 2026. Accordingly, the train... Read More


28,333 individuals inspected during nationwide special operations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Under a special nationwide operation to curb crime and narcotics, a total of 22 suspects directly linked to various criminal activities have been arrested. The Police Media Divis... Read More


Landslide warnings issued to residents of three districts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Early landslide warnings have been issued to residents of three Divisional Secretariat divisions in three districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island. A... Read More


Former Minister Johnston Fernando appears before FCID

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando has appeared before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (05). Earlier, police had warned that an arrest warrant would be so... Read More


UN Secretary General 'concerned international law not respected'

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he is "deeply concerned that rules of international law have not been respected" during US military action in Venezuela. In a statement... Read More


Three arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Thanamalwila

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- A total of three suspects have been arrested by the Thanamalwila Police in connection with illegal excavations carried out in search of artifacts. Acting on a tip-off, police off... Read More


56-year old woman arrested with over 100 bottles of illicit liquor

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- A female suspect has been arrested in the Bajangoda area of the Meerigama Police Division with 1,080 litres of "Goda" (six barrels) used for the illegal distillation of liquor, 81... Read More


Sri Lanka deeply concerned about developments in Venezuela: MFA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about the recent developments in Venezuela and is closely monitoring the situation, the government has stated. Issuing a statement, the Ministry of ... Read More