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Formal investigation before eviction of Divulapathana residents - AG tells SC

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court that a formal investigation will be conducted regarding the residents of Divulapathana village in the Eastern Province-a pred... Read More


Two Development Officers arrested for hoarding Cyclone Ditwah relief supplies

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- Two female Development Officers have been arrested by the Aranayake Police for allegedly hoarding a stock of relief supplies intended for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah in ... Read More


Ten suspects granted 7-day detention over southern sea drug and weapons haul

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- Ten suspects arrested in connection with a large-scale narcotics and weapons seizure aboard two multi-day fishing trawlers in the seas off the southern coast of Sri Lanka have b... Read More


Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka drop by about 30% amid Middle East crisis

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe says that tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have declined by about 30% due to the ongoing military situation in the Middle East. He stat... Read More


IRIS Lavan still docked at Kochi; non-essential crew left with other stranded Iranians: India's MEA

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India on Saturday said that the Islamic Republic of Iran Ship (IRIS) Lavan continues to remain docked at Kochi in Kerala, while non-ess... Read More


Japanese delegation visits Sri Lanka to strengthen tourism promotion

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members, who arrived in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the country's leading touris... Read More


Sri Lanka achieves significant economic growth in 2025 - Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- According to global economic data, Sri Lanka has achieved high growth in the year 2025, stated the Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security, R. M. Jayawardena. The... Read More


Online education deemed unsuitable for children aged 3-5: Ministry

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has formally advised parents against permitting children aged between 3 to 5 years from engaging in online education programs. Online te... Read More


Govt establishes new pool of officers to probe public sector misconduct

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- The government of Sri Lanka has taken steps to establish a new pool of investigation officers to conduct preliminary inquiries into misconduct within public sector institutions.... Read More


Warm weather expected to continue until May-end

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- The Department of Meteorology has forecast that the prevailing hot weather conditions affecting several districts are likely to continue until May 25. As a result of the intens... Read More