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Govt hopeful of finalizing Hambantota SINOPEC Oil Refinery Project agreement in 1Q 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The government is hoping to finalize the agreement related to the SINOPEC Oil Refinery Project in Hambantota in the first quarter of 2026. This was conveyed by Minister of Forei... Read More


Welimada District Court Registrar arrested over alleged bribery incident remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The Registrar of the Welimada District Court, who was arrested and remanded in connection with an alleged bribery incident, has been further remanded. Accordingly, Colombo Addit... Read More


One dead, six injured in road accident in Oyamaduwa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- An individual has died while six others have sustained injuries following a road accident in Oyamaduwa, Anuradhapura, police stated. The accident was a result of a three-wheeler... Read More


Police warn of surge in online financial scams

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The general public has been urged to exercise extreme caution when using social media platforms owing to a surge in financial scams online. Sri Lanka Police issued a public warn... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks assistance from China to reconstruct roads and bridges damaged by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Sri Lanka has requested the assistance of the government of China to reconstruct roads, railways and bridges that were affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The request was made by Minist... Read More


Proposal to bring all microfinance and credit-providing institutions under single regulatory authority opposed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Representatives of community-based financial societies have opposed the move to bring all microfinance and credit-providing institutions under a single regulatory authority throu... Read More


ITAK decides not to support no-confidence motion to be brought against Education Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has decided not to support the no-confidence motion that is expected to be brought against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. A... Read More


Injunction order issued against Wimal Weerawansa and group staging 'Satyagraha' near Isurupaya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- An injunction order has been issued against a group of civil organization representatives, including leader of the National Freedom Front (NFF) Wimal Weerawansa, staging a 'Satya... Read More


North Korea says US making mockery of UN

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- North Korea condemned on Monday (Jan 12) what it called "shameless" moves by the United States that it said undermined the United Nations and accused Washington of a "hideous cri... Read More


Mogo Studios releases trailer of Sri Lanka's first animated film for global audience

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Mogo Studios has released the trailer of Sri Lanka's first animated film for a global audience, "The Secret of the Moonstone". The film is set for a worldwide release shortly. ... Read More