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Govt keen to promote cashless economy and introduce digital IDs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Extensive discussions have been held at a review meeting at the Presidential Secretariat pertaining to the progress of projects planned by the government to promote a cashless ec... Read More


Search operation launched to locate two missing fishermen

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Two individuals, who set out for fishing in a boat early this morning (19) from Wella, Chilaw have been reported missing, police stated. The fishermen set out on a one-day fishi... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Sri Lanka-England cricket series

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- A special traffic plan will be in place in Colombo during the upcoming Sri Lanka-England cricket matches to be played at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. Accordin... Read More


Japan PM Takaichi to dissolve parliament Friday and call national election

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will call a national election on February 8 to seek voter backing for increased spending, tax cuts and a new security strategy that is expec... Read More


Three arrested over circulation of video abusing woman on social media

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- An individual has been arrested by the Bureau for the Prevention of Abuse of Children and Women in connection with a video circulating on social media depicting a woman being abu... Read More


China's population falls for fourth straight year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- China's population fell for the fourth straight year in 2025 as its birth rates sunk to a record low, despite the government rolling out a spate of incentives to boost them. The... Read More


Public to be notified on 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund' donations through its website

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The official website related to the "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" national programme has been launched under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The primary objective ... Read More


Grama Niladhari officers withdraw from disbursement of Rs. 5 million cyclone relief grant

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Grama Niladhari Trade Union Alliance has decided to withdraw from the process of disbursing the Rs. 5 million government grant allocated for residential properties that were ... Read More


NGJA revises taxation method for imported rough gemstones to support industry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) has announced a revision to the taxation methodology for importing rough gemstones, aiming to provide relief to industry stakehold... Read More


Baladaksha Mawatha flyover declared open

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The Baladaksha Mawatha flyover was declared open to the public today (19). Constructed to facilitate traffic from Galle Face towards Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha in Kompanna... Read More