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Youth succumbs following sudden explosion at fireworks factory in Katana

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- A youth has died following a sudden explosion at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Kimbulapitiya, Katana, police stated. The youth, who sustained severe injuries in the explo... Read More


Individual arrested over theft of telecom transmission cables in Rambukkana

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- An individual has been arrested in connection with the theft of cables installed on a telecommunication transmission tower located in Yatagama, Rambukkana, police stated. More t... Read More


Thriposha company hands over Rs. 100 mln in dividends to Treasury

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited has General Treasury handed over a sum of Rs. 100 million to the General Treasury as dividends. The relevant cheque was handed over to the Deputy Min... Read More


Train delays reported along the Main Line

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Trains operating along the main line are currently experiencing delays, Sri Lanka Railways has stated. The Railway Department said that the delay occurred since trains are runni... Read More


Zelenskiy says he is open to elections if US ensures security

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he was prepared to hold elections within three months if the U.S. and Kyiv's other allies could ensure the security of the... Read More


Sri Lanka secures US$ 30 million World Bank loan for renewable energy projects

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has arranged a loan of US$ 30 million from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to finance the implementation of th... Read More


Floods cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt lives of Colombo residents: PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Floods cannot be allowed to continue to disrupt the lives of the people of Colombo, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated. The Prime Minister made this remark while addre... Read More


Amended timetable of 2025 A/L examination released

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- The Ministry of Education has decided that the subjects of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination, which were postponed due to the adverse weather conditions in Sri Lan... Read More


Russia sends 35 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Russia has sent a planeload of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka after the country was struck by Cyclone Ditwah in late November, Russia's RIA news agency reported early on Wednesday... Read More


Heavy showers above 100 mm likely in Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces today

Sri Lanka, Dec. 10 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Central, Southern and Uva provinces today (10), the Department of Meteorology stated. Heavy falls... Read More