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'Sri Lanka should be on every Indian's itinerary in 2026' - envoy

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mahishini Colonne, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, highlighted the strong tourism links between the two countries, noting that India c... Read More


Ride-hailing app drivers lodge complaint with Human Rights Commission

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Taxi drivers using ride-hailing apps have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) today (29) against the injustices they face. The complaint was... Read More


Fire breaks out at rubber factory in Horana

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- A fire has broken out at a factory manufacturing rubber products in the Vavulagala area of Horana this morning (29). The cause of the fire has not yet been revealed, Ada Derana ... Read More


NBRO issues advisory on weather forecast for next few days

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has requested the public to remain alert to landslide early warnings. According to the NBRO, based on the weather forecast iss... Read More


Online EPF registration under digitalisation initiative to begin today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The online registration programme for employers and members under the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) digitalisation initiative is scheduled to be launched today (26). According... Read More


US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The US has offered Ukraine security guarantees for 15 years, Volodymyr Zelensky has said, during talks on a revised peace plan with Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday. The US pre... Read More


Sri Lanka among top five best places to visit in Asia for 2026

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Sri Lanka has secured the fifth position among the best places to visit in Asia, according to U.S. News & World Report, placing the island nation alongside some of the continent'... Read More


Agriculture Dept. reports on progress of compensation for disaster-affected crops

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The Department of Agriculture has submitted a report on subsidies and compensation payments for paddy and other crops damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. According to the report, payment... Read More


Look at Sri Lanka with an open mind, Namal tells South Indian politicians

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The central government of India is working tremendously to uplift the economy of Sri Lanka, Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa stated. Speaking to an Indian media outlet, MP R... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue high this year

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Sri Lanka Customs has recorded historic revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025 to date, exceeding its revised annual target, Customs Media Spokesperson and Director of Customs Chan... Read More