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UN chief says ready to offer good offices to support possible dialogue in Venezuela

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday expressed the availability of his good offices to support a possible inclusive national dialogue in Venezuela, his spokesperson ... Read More


Litro Gas prices to remain unchanged in January

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The prices of Litro Gas domestic cylinder refills will remain unchanged for the month of January 2026, the Litro Gas Company has announced. Accordingly, the existing prices of LP... Read More


Circular issued on providing Rs. 5 million for homes destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A circular has been issued by the Defence Ministry with regard to providing Rs. 5 million to families whose houses were completely destroyed due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, f... Read More


Sri Lanka's official reserve assets increased to US$ 6.82 billion

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Sri Lanka's official reserve assets have increased by 13.1% to US$ 6.825 billion in December 2025, compared to US$ 6.034 billion in November 2025, according to the Central Bank of... Read More


Colombo stock market posts record trading day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has posted a record trading day as daily turnover crossed Rs. 12.32 billion on Thursday (Jan. 08). The All Share Price Index (ASPI) jumped by 233... Read More


Donald Trump withdraws US from more than 60 international organisations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation withdrawing the United States from 35 non-United Nations organisations and 31 UN entities that "operate contrary to US... Read More


Advisory for flood preparedness issued by Irrigation Department

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Based on forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology, enhanced rainfall is expected in river basins located within the Uva, Eastern, Central, North Central, and Northern Pro... Read More


Depression over Bay of Bengal to intensify into deep depression, Showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The depression over the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, was centered about 490 km southeast of Pottuvil, at 11:30 p.m. yesterday (07), the Department of Mete... Read More


Depression over Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into deep depression, Showers above 100 mm predicted in several areas

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The depression over the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, was centered near latitude 5.3degN and longitude 86.0degE, about 490 km southeast of Pottuvil, at 11:... Read More


Discussions held with foreign unis on establishing technology R&D institution in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A discussion has been held focusing on several key proposals, including the establishment of a technology research and development institution in Sri Lanka aimed at strengthening ... Read More