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Toddler dies after accidentally consuming diesel in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- A toddler has tragically passed away after mistakenly consuming diesel from a bottle at home, thinking it was a soft drink, according to Kayts Police in Jaffna. Police said tha... Read More


Be cautious with unknown investments, warns Central Bank Governor

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- A lack of financial literacy is the primary reason many Sri Lankans fall victim to pyramid schemes, says the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weera... Read More


Sri Lanka-Australia discussions to strengthen political, economic, and maritime ties

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The 5th Round of Senior Officials Talks and the third Strategic Maritime Dialogue between Sri Lanka and Australia will take place from March 25 to March 26, 2025, at the Departm... Read More


Govt to provide fertilizer subsidy for coconut farmers this month

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Samantha Vidyarathna, says that the fertilizer subsidy will be provided to coconut plantation owners starting from the end o... Read More


57 arrested in raid on 'Instagram party' in Pamunugama

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- Fifty-seven suspects have been arrested during a raid carried out at a hotel in the Uswetakeiyawa area of Pamunugama, following a tip-off that an 'Instagram party' was being hel... Read More


UK sanctions Shavendra Silva, Wasantha Karannagoda, Jagath Jayasuriya and Karuna Amman

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The UK government has imposed sanctions on four individuals which it claims are responsible for serious human rights abuses and violations during the Sri Lanka civil war. The i... Read More


Bahrain enforces mandatory vaccine for migrant workers, including Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Bahrain has announced that the Meningococcal vaccine is now mandatory for foreign workers entering the country to prevent the spread of meningoco... Read More