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Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US trade deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international trade committee. The suspension is s... Read More


Government Radiologic Technologists to begin token strike at 8am

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The Government Radiological Technologists' Association has decided to launch a 24-hour token strike at 8.00 a.m. in all hospitals across the island. President of the Association... Read More


PM Harini holds discussions with ADB President in Davos

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held discussions with the President and Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda in Davos... Read More


Schools to reopen today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The second phase of the first school term for the 2026 academic year in government and government-approved private schools is scheduled to commence today (21). The first phase o... Read More


Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from Friday

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The prevailing dry weather conditions across the country are expected to change from Friday (23), the Department of Meteorology stated. Meanwhile, mainly dry weather will prevai... Read More


189 wildlife and forest-related complaints received via '1995' hotline - Ministry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The Ministry of Environment reports that a total of 189 public complaints related to wildlife and forest-related offences have been received to date. According to the Ministry, ... Read More


SLAF deploys 11th aviation contingent to Central African Republic

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The 11th Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Contingent assigned to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) departed Sri Lanka this morn... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks long-term investment in tourism sector: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Sri Lanka welcomelong-term investment in the tourism sector, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized. Prime Minister Amarasuriya made this request while participati... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation increases to 2.9% in December 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 2.9% in December 2025, compared to 2.4% in November 2025, according to th... Read More


Death certificates issued to 525 Cyclone Ditwah victims: Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Death certificates have been issued for 525 individuals who lost their lives due to landslides and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, the Minister of Public Administration, Prov... Read More