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Fire breaks out at 'Krrish' building in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A fire has reportedly broken out in the 60-storey "Krrish" building located in Colombo Fort. According to the Fire Brigade, the fire erupted on the 35th floor of the building and... Read More


Imported salt released to local markets, prices to rise temporarily

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The imported salt will be released to local markets starting today (06), the Lanka Salt Company in Hambantota said. The company's Chairman, D. Nandana Thilake stated that as a re... Read More


Sri Lanka's Prof. Neelika Malavige to lead International Society of Infectious Diseases

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Renowned Sri Lankan scientist Prof. Neelika Malavige has been appointed as the President-Elect of the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID), a prestigious global or... Read More


Fake govt. job ads target personal data theft, experts warn

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A surge in fraudulent job advertisements using the logos of government institutions has raised concerns over personal data theft, according to cybersecurity experts. Senior Infor... Read More


Sri Lanka ready to continue USAID-funded projects with alternative funding: Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Trump administration announced that all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally with effect from the 07 February 2025. The announcement rai... Read More


Sri Lanka ready to continue USAID funded projects with alternative funding: Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Trump administration announced that all USAID direct hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally with effect from the 07 February 2025. The announcement rai... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks USD 100M loan from World Bank for climate-smart agriculture projects

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Sri Lanka has decided to obtain a concessionary loan of USD 100 million from the World Bank for climate-smart agriculture projects for integrated rural-urban development and resil... Read More


Lotus Road closed due to protest; Heavy traffic in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Severe traffic congestion has been reported on Olcott Mawatha in Colombo, from Fort Railway Station to the Lotus Roundabout, due to a protest march by medical student activists. ... Read More


Ex-MP's 'illegally assembled' luxury vehicle found disassembled; politico in hiding

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- An illegally assembled luxury vehicle which was allegedly used by former Puttalam District MP Shantha Abeysekara, has been found disassembled and concealed by officers of the Ille... Read More


Compensation received by politicians for torched homes during 'Aragalaya' revealed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today revealed in Parliament a list of 43 names of Members of Parliament and former MPs who have allegedly received compensation from the government for... Read More