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Sri Lanka Police expresses gratitude for UAE's continued support in combating transnational crimes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Sri Lanka Police has expressed its sincere appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relevant authorities for their cooperation in the successful d... Read More


Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2026: Colombo among best food cities; Galle in top 5 honeymoon destinations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Sri Lanka has received significant international recognition in the "Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards - Best of the Best 2026", with Colombo and Galle being named among the w... Read More


President to chair special discussion on exposition of sacred Buddha relics from India

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- A special discussion regarding the exposition of the Sacred Relics of Buddha, which will be brought down from India, will be held on January 21, under the patronage of President ... Read More


IMF raises India's GDP growth projection

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday revised its estimate of India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the current financial year (April 2025-March 2026) upward t... Read More


Notice issued on Cinnamon Gardens Police minor complaints OIC

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has issued a notice ordering the Officer-in-Charge of the Minor Complaints Division of the Cinnamon Gardens Police, who conducted investigations in... Read More


Supreme Court allows withdrawal of Manusha Nanayakkara's FR petition

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has withdrawn the Fundamental Rights petition he filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order to prevent his arrest by the Criminal Investi... Read More


SLTB bus driver sentenced to rigorous imprisonment over fatal accident

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver attached to the Kebithigollewa Depot has been sentenced to one year of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of causing the... Read More


NIE Deputy Director General sent on compulsory leave

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Deputy Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Darshana Samaraweera has been sent on compulsory leave in relation to the controversial Grade 6 English ... Read More


Highest temperature recorded in Ratnapura, lowest from Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The highest temperature in the country today (19) was recorded from the Ratnapura Meteorological Station at 32.9degC, the Department of Meteorology noted. Meanwhile, temperature... Read More


Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 150,000

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- A total of 158,787 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the ... Read More