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Two killed in fatal tipper truck accident in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Two individuals have reportedly died in a road accident that had occurred in the Navathkuli area of Thenmarachchi on the Jaffna-Mannar main road. The accident had occurred at ar... Read More


After exceeding 2025 revenue target, IRD aims for Rs. 2,402 billion in 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has been set a revenue target of Rs. 2,402 billion for the fiscal year 2026, the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Nandana Kumara said. ... Read More


Sri Lanka ranked 93rd in Henley Passport Index 2026 with access to 39 destinations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Sri Lanka has climbed up to the 93rd rank in the Henley Passport Index 2026, with access to 39 destinations, according to the latest global passport rankings released by Henley &... Read More


Suspect arrested over gold necklace thefts and drug possession

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A suspect who fled after stealing gold necklaces using stolen motorcycles has been arrested by the police. The suspect has been identified as a 36-year-old resident of Rawathawa... Read More


55-year-old attacked to death in Nawalapitiya over personal dispute

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A personal dispute between two brothers-in-law has reportedly ended in a fatal assault in the Gondennawa area of Nawalapitiya Police Division, police said. The victim, a 55-year... Read More


UK-based couple donates £2,000 to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A UK-based couple residing near the Sri Lankan High Commission to the United Kingdom have donated £2,000 to the Government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' fund. According to the P... Read More


Arrest warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Colombo High Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa for failing to appear before the court in connection with a case filed by the Bribe... Read More


Motorists urged to exercise caution on expressways due to heavy fog

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) has issued a warning to motorists, urging them to exercise heightened caution while driving on expressways due to the dense fog currently aff... Read More


Court postpones verdict in ex-MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala's murder

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Gampaha High Court Trial-at-Bar has announced today (14) that the delivery of the verdict in the case pertaining to the murder of former Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Ath... Read More


TV Derana awarded as Sri Lanka's leading media brand at Superbrands 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- TV Derana has been awarded as a premier national brand at the Superbrands 2025 Awards Ceremony held in Colombo. Significantly, TV Derana emerged as the only media brand to be co... Read More