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Husband murders wife inside reserve in A'pura, attempts to take own life

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- A 59-year-old woman was murdered after her husband allegedly attacked her with a sharp weapon inside a forest reserve in the Korakahawewa area of Anuradhapura this morning (28). ... Read More


Parliament to convene from September 8 to 11

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- The Secretary General of the Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera announced that the Parliament is scheduled to convene from September 8 to 11, 2026. The parliamentary business for... Read More


Dengue cases in Sri Lanka rise to 94,805 this year

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- According to the National Dengue Control Unit, the total number of dengue cases reported in the country so far this year has risen to 94,805. Furthermore, data indicate that 7... Read More


Sri Lanka ranked 120th in global minimum wage comparison

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- According to data compiled by Visual Capitalist from International Labour Organization (ILO) statistics, Sri Lanka ranks 120th out of 130 countries in purchasing power parity (PPP... Read More


Colombo Port enters global top 20 after strong container volume growth

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) said that the Port of Colombo has strengthened its position as one of the world's fastest-growing major container hubs, handling 4.44 million ... Read More


Bill to establish Central Highlands Protection Authority to be presented to Parliament - President

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that steps are being taken to pass the Central Highlands Protection Authority Bill in Parliament by the end of this year or early next ye... Read More


President joins to witness historic Randoli Perahera in Kandy

Srilanka, Aug. 27 -- The final Randoli Perahera of the annual Esala Perahera of the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy proceeded through the streets tonight (27), with President Anura Kumara Dissan... Read More


Sri Lanka extends USD 1 million humanitarian assistance to Nepal

Srilanka, Aug. 27 -- In a demonstration of Sri Lanka's solidarity with the people of Nepal following the devastating floods and landslides that have caused loss of life, displacement and widespread de... Read More


BASL raises concerns over 22nd Amendment, calls for responsible scrutiny of judiciary

Srilanka, Aug. 27 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed serious concerns over the proposed Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution, stating that it could have implications for t... Read More


Drugs worth Rs. 70 million seized from beauty salon in Matara; couple arrested

Srilanka, Aug. 27 -- A married couple was arrested today (27) after police seized a stock of heroin and 'Ice' (crystal methamphetamine) worth approximately Rs. 70 million during a raid conducted on a ... Read More