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Australian tourist drowns off Weligama coast

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- An Australian national drowned while swimming off the coast of Pelena in Weligama yesterday (25), police stated. The incident occurred when the tourist along with his wife was t... और पढ़ें


Dy Minister holds talks to expand foreign employment pathways for Sri Lankans in South Korea

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Bilateral discussions have been held between Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Eui-hae Ceci... और पढ़ें


Customs officers continue trade union action over unresolved issues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The black armband protest launched by customs trade unions will continue today (26) as well, the Customs Trade Union Alliance said. The Alliance noted that the decision to inten... और पढ़ें


Fire breaks out at Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping yard

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- A fire has broken out at the Kerawalapitiya garbage dumping yard near the highway entrance. Two firefighting trucks have been dispatched to control the blaze, said the Fire Serv... और पढ़ें


Body of woman found in abandoned fishing boat in Ratmalana

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Police have launched an investigation after the body of a young woman was discovered inside an abandoned fishing boat along the Ratmalana beach yesterday (25), police stated. Ac... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka's official poverty line rises in January

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Sri Lanka's official poverty line has witnessed an increase in January, 2026 in comparison to figures from December 2025, a report by the Department of Census and Statistics reve... और पढ़ें


'Podi Lassie' to be brought to Sri Lanka tomorrow from India?

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Janith Madushanka, alias "Podi Lassie", a Sri Lankan underworld figure and alleged drug kingpin wanted by police in connection with several murders, is scheduled to be brought to... और पढ़ें


Government spending lifts global debt to a record $348 trillion in 2025, says IIF

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Global debt climbed to a record $348 trillion at the end of 2025, after nearly $29 trillion was added over the year in the fastest yearly build-up since the pandemic surge, a ban... और पढ़ें


CEB trade unions to stage six-hour token strike today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions have decided to launch a token strike from noon to 6.00 p.m. today (26), citing the lack of response to their demands from relevan... और पढ़ें


Disaster Relief Officials to launch trade union action tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- Several trade unions representing public service officers engaged in disaster relief activities have decided to temporarily halt their duties and commence trade union action from... और पढ़ें