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Due to prevailing social stigma about menstruation, many women suffer in silence: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that many women silently endure pain and distress due to the societal stigma about menstruation, which is a complete... Read More


Muslims in Sri Lanka to celebrate Hajj festival on June 7

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Muslims in Sri Lanka will celebrate the Hajj festival (Eid al-Adha) on 7 June, the Colombo Grand Mosque has announced. The Colombo Grand Mosque and the Moon Sighting Committee ha... Read More


Track damage at Maligawatta Yard causes train delays

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- All trains departing from the Maligawatta Railway Yard will be delayed, the Department of Railways said. The department stated that the delay is due to damage to a track at the M... Read More


Showery condition to enhance during next few days

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Due to the influence of the active southwest monsoon weather condition, showery weather over the Western, and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle, Matara, Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy d... Read More


Asian Athletics C'ships: Sri Lanka wins bronze in 4x400m Mixed Relay

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Sri Lanka secured a bronze medal in the 4x400m Mixed Relay event at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships currently being held in South Korea. The Lankan quartet of Sadew Vimans... Read More


Shooting of Thusitha Halloluwa's vehicle: 3 suspects to be detained for 24 hours

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (28) granted permission to detain and question the three individuals arrested yesterday over the shooting incident targeting the vehicle of fo... Read More


Special discussion held on sudden closure of 'NEXT' apparel factory in Katunayake

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- A special discussion regarding the sudden closure of the 'NEXT' apparel factory located within the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in Katunayake was held, with the intervention of Deputy Mi... Read More


Cost of living in Sri Lanka has doubled since 2021 - CBSL

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) states that the cost of living for individuals in the country has doubled compared to 2021. However, the increase in the cost of living in 20... Read More


Sri Lanka's Kalinga Kumarage secures bronze at Asian Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Kalinga Kumarage of Sri Lanka secured the bronze medal in the Men's 400m event at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships currently being held in South Korea. Kumarage clocked a t... Read More


President holds talks to develop long-term strategy to strengthen Sri Lanka's export sector

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held discussions with stakeholders on the pressing challenges currently affecting the export-oriented industrial sector and explored potenti... Read More