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Legendary singer Latha Walpola passes away

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola has passed away today (27). She was 92- years old at the time of her passing. Born in Mount Lavinia in 1934, legendary singer Lath... Read More


DMC prepares for anticipated increase in rainfall

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has stated that it has initiated preparedness measures in anticipation of increased rainfall forecast by the Department of Meteorology. Dire... Read More


NBRO issues advisory as Colombo-Kandy road reopens at Pahala Kadugannawa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Colombo-Kandy main road, which was temporarily closed at the Pahala Kadugannawa area due to landslides, has been reopened after an interim solution was implemented, the Natio... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by Rs. 12,000

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Gold rates in the local market continue to rise with the rapid increase in prices in the global market. As of today (27), the global price of gold rose to a record above US$ 4,5... Read More


Govt unshaken by defeat of budgets in LG bodies - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe has stated that the defeat of budgets at local government institutions will have no impact on the continuation of the government. Sp... Read More


Sri Lanka among top international destinations for Indian travellers

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- According to a recent report by MakeMyTrip, Sri Lanka has emerged as the third most booked international destination by Indian travellers for the festive period, following Thaila... Read More


CID obtains 72-hour detention order on ex-Minister Douglas Devananda

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has obtained a 72-hour detention order to further question former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was arrested yesterday in connection... Read More


Nightclub petrol bomb plot foiled in Seeduwa; Six arrested

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A group of individuals allegedly preparing to launch a petrol bomb attack on a nightclub in Seeduwa has been arrested, said police. During a raid conducted by the Western Provin... Read More


Proposal to hand over Mattala Airport to private companies for PPP project - Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- A proposal has been prepared to hand over the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) to private companies under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programme, Minister o... Read More


FSP urges govt to address economic impact of Cyclone 'Ditwah'

Sri Lanka, Dec. 27 -- The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has called on the government to issue a clear and direct statement regarding the economic damage caused by Cyclone 'Ditwah'. The party emphas... Read More