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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


Myanmar donates 500 MT of rice to cyclone victims in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A ceremony was held today at the Asia World Port Terminal in Ahlon Township, Yangon Port, to mark the donation and dispatch of 500 metric tons (10,000 bags) of rice from the Repu... Read More


Cabinet approval to implement National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, which has been formulated with the objective of ensuring the equitable ... Read More