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Chinese cultural event series kick off in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The opening gala of the 2026 "Happy Chinese New Year" cultural events in Sri Lanka was held at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre, marking the beginning of a series of celebrations ahead o... Read More


New education reforms for Grade One begin today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The admission of schoolchildren to Grade One for the academic year 2026 is scheduled to take place today (29). The Ministry of Education stated that, under the new education ref... Read More


Gold price jumps above US$ 5,500 for the first time on record

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Gold price surges to a fresh record high of US$ 5,579 before retreating to around US$ 5,500 in early Asian trading on Thursday. The rally of the precious metal is bolstered by st... Read More


Fisherman missing after boat capsizes in seas off Eravur

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A fisherman has been reported missing after a boat which ventured into the sea from the Kaluwankerny, Eravur coastal area yesterday (28), had capsized, police stated. Following ... Read More


Fair weather to prevail across the country; Misty conditions expected in some places

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of the island today (29), the Department of Meteorology stated. Meanwhile, there is a possibility of ground frost at some places in... Read More


Special traffic plan for 78th Independence Day celebration and rehearsals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka Police said a special traffic plan will be implemented in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations, which are scheduled to take place under the theme 'Re... Read More


Woman arrested with cocaine and ecstasy pills worth Rs. 220 million

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in Ganemulla with 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and more than 3,400 ecstasy pills, with an estimated street value of around Rs. 220 million. Pol... Read More


IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva to visit Sri Lanka next month

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka next month, according to a top IMF official. "She'll be here ... Read More


Kalutara MC member granted bail over assault on motorcyclist during SJB protest

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Kalutara Magistrate's Court today (29) ordered the release on bail of Kalutara Municipal Council member Jayanath Navaratne, who was arrested in connection with an assault inc... Read More


Public Finance Committee briefed on challenges facing gem and jewellery sector

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka's gem and jewellery industry. The meeting was held on Janua... Read More