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Election Commission urges public to verify 2026 voter registration details before upcoming enrollment process

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has issued a notice regarding registration for the 2026 electoral register. Accordingly, those who were born before February 01, 2009 and who... Read More


Popular hotel in Batticaloa sealed for two weeks after health violations

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- A popular hotel in Batticaloa city has been sealed under an order issued by the Batticaloa Magistrate's Court. The Magistrate's Court has also ordered the hotel to remain closed ... Read More


Duo arrested with leopard skin, firearms, and ammunition in Wanathawilluwa

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Two individuals have been arrested by officers attached to the Department of Wildlife Conservation Wanathawilluwa sub-office for possessing a leopard skin, several firearms and am... Read More


PM to hold talks on concerns of uni students occupying Malwana residence

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has turned her attention to a group of university students who have been... Read More


Wanawasala train derailment: Police reveals removed railway track parts sold for Rs. 3,000

Sri Lanka, May 17 -- Police have revealed that parts removed from the railway line where a train derailment occurred have been sold for Rs. 3,000, and the individual who purchased the items has also b... Read More


Motorcyclist killed in collision with tipper truck in Kumbuka

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- A 31-year-old person has died following a road accident reported in the Kumbuka area on the Horana-Colombo main road. Police stated that the accident occurred when a tipper truck... Read More


Sri Lanka Police issues awareness message on preventing teenage pregnancies

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Sri Lanka Police has issued a public awareness statement highlighting the rising reports of teenage pregnancies in Sri Lanka and urging stronger family and community engagement to... Read More


Govt imposes 50% surcharge on imported vehicles for three months

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Sri Lanka has officially announced the implementation of a temporary 50% surcharge on applicable Customs Import Duty ... Read More


Body of army soldier found in well in Homagama

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Police have recovered a body from a well located near a paddy field in the Pitipana South area within the Homagama Police Division. The discovery was made during an investigation... Read More


SriLankan Airlines clarifies reports of fraudulent payments in UAE and funds misappropriation in India

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents of financial transactions involving an erroneous payment linked to a compromised email account of a ... Read More