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President Anura Kumara meets his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa in New York

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in the United States to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly has met his South African counterpart... Read More


Japan PM says Palestine state recognition 'when not if'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Japan's prime minister told the United Nations on Tuesday (Sep 23) that Tokyo's recognition of the State of Palestine was only a question of time, saying he was "indignant" at r... Read More


Over 1,000 complaints on child abuse reported in first seven months of 2025: Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Over 1,000 complaints related to child abuse have been reported in the first seven months of this year, according to Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj... Read More


CEB workers decide against strike action but to continue work-to-rule campaign

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The ongoing 'work-to-rule' campaign launched by several trade unions attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will continue beyond midnight today (24). A spokesperson sta... Read More


Is cryptocurrency legal in Sri Lanka? Central Bank Governor explains

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Although Sri Lankans cannot use cryptocurrency for transactions in the country, investing in cryptocurrency or virtual currency has no legal impediment due to the non-existence ... Read More


LCs worth USD 1.5 billion opened for vehicle imports so far in 2025

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Local banks have opened USD 1,570 million worth of Letters of Credit (LCs) as of September 16, 2025, for the importation of motor vehicles, according to Finance Ministry officia... Read More


CMC employee arrested for selling heroin and 'Ice'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- An office assistant of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has been arrested by the Walana Anti-Vice Unit for allegedly selling heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly know... Read More


Court will be informed if decision made on Gammanpila's arrest - AG

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Attorney General's Department today (24) informed the Court of Appeal that if a decision is made to arrest former Minister Udaya Gammanpila, the court will be notified of th... Read More


'Kush' worth over Rs. 50 million seized at BIA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Two individuals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to exit the airport with a large consignment of "Kush" cannabis worth over Rs... Read More


Fertilizer subsidy to farmers worth Rs. 200M to be provided via QR code - Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- A QR code system will be introduced in the near future to provide fertilizer subsidies to tea farmers to ensure efficiency and transparency, the Minister of Plantations and Comm... Read More