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China's Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on transit visit

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi has arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (12) during a transit stop en route to China f... Read More


Man who attempted to attack police officers with a machete shot dead

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- A 28-year-old individualwho allegedly attempted to attack police officers with a sharp weapon in Welikanda, Polonnaruwa has been shot dead by police. Police noted officers on tr... Read More


Generator at Norochcholai power plant restored

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- A generator at the Norochcholai Power Plant, which had been temporarily shut down for maintenance, has been restored. However, the electricity generated by the unit has not yet ... Read More


Minister Lal Kantha should immediately retract his statement: National Sangha Council

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- If the government fails to take appropriate action against Minister K.D. Lal Kantha for making insulting and degrading remarks against the Maha Sangha, it will soon have to face ... Read More


Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thero urges President to reshuffle Cabinet

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The Chairman of the National Movement for the Protection of the Nation, Venerable Elle Gunawansa Thero, has called for a Cabinet reshuffle by removing Prime Minister Dr. Harini A... Read More


Highest temperature recorded in Katunayake, Lowest from Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The highest temperature recorded in the country today (12) was 31.5degC, reported from the Katunayake Meteorological Station, the Department of Meteorology noted. Meanwhile, the... Read More


Postponed 2025 A/L exams to resume today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The remaining subjects of the 2025 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination, which were postponed due to the disaster situation in the country, are scheduled to commence today (12). ... Read More


Parliamentary Secretariat refutes news articles claiming Speaker directed to take action against its employees for using drugs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The Parliamentary Secretariat has refuted news articles circulated in media under the headline "Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has decided to take strict action regarding a gro... Read More


Four killed in bus-car head-on collision in Murasumoddai

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Four persons have died in a road accident along the Paranthan-Mullaitivu road in Murasumoddai, Kilinochchi, this evening (12), police stated. The accident was a result of a head... Read More


Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and Hambantota district, today (12), the Department of Meteorology sa... Read More