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Authorities prepare for possible severe weather as low-pressure area strengthens

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- All necessary preparations have been made to face any possible disaster situations that may arise in the future, according to the Director of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) ... Read More


Four Sri Lankans arrested at BIA with forged Polish visas

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Four Sri Lankans returning from New Delhi, India, after traveling to obtain visas required to migrate to Poland, have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)... Read More


New Bill submitted to Parliament to address microfinance loan issues

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi has announced that a new bill has been submitted to Parliament with the objective of addressing the persiste... Read More


GMOA to consider actions over unresolved health sector issues tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- A special Central Committee meeting of the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) is scheduled to be held tomorrow (07) to discuss possible actions in response to the gov... Read More


European leaders voice support for Denmark after Trump claims on Greenland

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- A group of European leaders on Tuesday (Jan 6) underlined their support for Denmark after US President Donald Trump again voiced designs on its autonomous Arctic territory of Gree... Read More


Citizens should fulfill their responsibilities to eradicate the drug menace from Sri Lanka: President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Just as the country's physical development is important, the wellbeing and stability of society are equally vital, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized. President Di... Read More


Father, daughter killed in house fire; Four others hospitalized

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- A father and his daughter have been reported dead, while four other family members were hospitalized with burn injuries after a fire broke out in a home at Galenbindunuwewa, Anura... Read More


Defence Ministry holds legal awareness programme on Proceeds of Crime Act

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- A special awareness programme on the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 5 of 2025, was conducted today (06) at the Ministry of Defence, aimed at educating the security and legal leadershi... Read More


Parliament to convene today for first sitting of 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Parliament is scheduled to convene today (06) for the first time this year. According to the Parliamentary Secretariat, Parliament will meet at 9.30 a.m. under the patronage of S... Read More


Stock of explosives including RPGs recovered in Vakarai

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- A stock of explosives has been recovered in the Vakarai area of Batticaloa by the Police Special Task Force (STF) today (06). According to police, the stock includes 38 RPGs, 38 ... Read More