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Youth killed in motorcycle-jeep collision in Siyambalanduwa

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- An individual has been killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and a luxury jeep along the Siyambalanduwa- Ethimale road. The motorcyclist and the pillion rider were serio... Read More


Everyone born in UK after 2008 to be banned from smoking

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Children aged 17 or younger will face a lifelong ban on buying cigarettes in UK, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill clears British Parliament. Both the Commons and Lords have settle... Read More


Finance Ministry says investigations underway after hackers breached a dept's computer system

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development says it has already lodged complaints with law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions regarding the thef... Read More


Govt. pledges full support to strengthen "Ratama Ekata" anti-drug programme

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The government would extend its fullest support to sustain and strengthen the 'Ratama Ekata' national programme launched with the aim of eradicating the drugs menace from the co... Read More


Iranian military threatens to attack oil production sites of Gulf neighbors

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- An Iranian military commander has warned the country's southern neighbors that if their land or facilities are used by enemies to attack Iran, "they should say goodbye to oil pr... Read More


Nearly 20 injured after bus veers off road, crashes into tree in Kinniya

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Nearly 20 passengers were injured after a private bus veered off the road and crashed into a tree near the Upparu-aru Bridge on the Trincomalee - Batticaloa main road within the... Read More


Sri Lanka strengthens compliance measures to block terror funding channels

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Sri Lanka has strengthened its national security and counter-terrorism financing framework with renewed focus on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), the Ministry of Defence said... Read More


Pope warns humanity's at risk, in plea to world leaders

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Pope has warned humanity's future risks being "tragically compromised" due to a breakdown of international law and political responsibility. Leo was speaking in Equatorial ... Read More


World Earth Day observed with focus on climate action and sustainability

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- World Earth Day is being observed today (22). This year's theme is "Our Power, Our Planet." A range of complex environmental challenges is expected in 2026, including climate ... Read More


USD 2.5 million Treasury payment diverted to hackers? - Opposition demands urgent probe

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Reports claiming that USD 2.5 million from Sri Lanka's Treasury may have likely been diverted to cybercriminals has sparked concern, with the government yet to respond to the al... Read More