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10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A total of 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters this morning (13). The vessel carrying the fishermen was also taken into custody by the S... Read More


Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Greenlanders could vote to join Russia if US President Donald Trump did not move quickly to secure the Arctic island... Read More


Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Ahungalla Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents. The incident occurred yesterday (12), police stated. ... Read More


Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- An individual linked to a criminal incident has been arrested with a firearm in Thalahena yesterday (12), police stated. A woman was attacked with a sword and sustained serious ... Read More


Govt ready to debate no-confidence motion against PM - Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The government has expressed its readiness to debate the no-confidence motion to be brought forth by opposition MPs against Minister of Education and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Am... Read More


Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets: CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Sri Lanka should seek to change the targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, the Governor of the Central... Read More


Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had imposed a 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties to Iran, a move that could put pressure on Tehran as anti-govern... Read More


Committee on Public Finance directs amendments to 'Aswesuma' criteria

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Committee on Public Finance has instructed the officials of the Welfare Benefits Board to amend the existing criteria to make the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Payment Scheme mor... Read More


UN report urges accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A paper published by the UN Human Rights Office this morning highlights that conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka remains largely unaddressed, with survivors, both men a... Read More


Wimal Weerawansa ends 'Satyagraha' against education reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who had been engaging in a continuous 'Satyagraha' campaign in front of the Education Ministry, has decided to conclude the agitation. He made ... Read More