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Ginger prices soar amid supply shortage

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Prices of ginger in the local market have surged sharply, according to vegetable traders in Hatton. Wholesale traders report that while fresh ginger previously sold at prices bet... Read More


Gazette issued amending regulations on night shift hours for female workers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- A Gazette notification has been issued granting permission to employ women as sanitary workers and food service attendants during night-time hours. The regulations have been issu... Read More


Police open fire at lorry in Kilinochchi after driver ignores orders

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Police opened fire at a lorry in Tharmapuram, Kilinochchi after the driver continued to drive without complying with police orders. Police attempted to stop and inspect a lorry t... Read More


Driver prevents bus from plunging over 50-foot cliff in Walapane

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- A bus heading from Nildandhahinna to Teripaha in Walapane today (01) narrowly avoided disaster when its driver managed to stop the vehicle just before it could tumble over a 50-fo... Read More


Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a "regional war" in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has thr... Read More


Riverston reopens for tourists

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Riverston Tourist Zone in the Knuckles Forest Reserve, a designated World Heritage area has reopened to local and international visitors today (01), after it was closed owing ... Read More


Five injured in road accident in Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- At least five individuals have sustained injuries in an accident reported at the Galkulama police road barrier in Anuradhapura this morning, police stated. The Thirappane police ... Read More


Man nabbed for stealing mobile phone of Russian woman in Unawatuna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- An individual has been arrested for stealing a mobile phone worth nearly Rs. 300,000 belonging to a Russian national. The officers of the Unawatuna Tourist Police have arrested t... Read More


Body of newborn found floating in Nuwara Eliya Gregory Lake

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The body of a newborn baby has been found floating in Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya today (01), according to the Nuwara Eliya Police. The discovery was made following information ... Read More


India allocates INR 4 billion in grants and loans to Sri Lanka in 2026 Budget

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has proposed a total of 4 billion Indian Rupees in grants and loans to Sri Lanka through the 2026/27 Budget. India's annual budget made a fresh bet on the... Read More