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Shani Abeysekara appointed to committee probing Easter attack report

Colombo, April 23 -- Senior Superintendent of Police Shani Abeysekara has been appointed to the committee investigating the Presidential Commission of Inquiry report on the Easter Sunday terrorist att... Read More


Shots fired to quell inmate clash at Matara Prison

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Prison officials were forced to fire warning shots into the air to control a clash between two groups of inmates at the Matara Prison. The unrest reportedly erupted when author... Read More


A 44% tariff on Sri Lanka? That's not just wrong, it is bad economics

Colombo, April 23 -- The Trump administration's move to slap a 44% tariff on Sri Lankan exports, currently on pause, but not off the table is a textbook example of policy driven by headline numbers, n... Read More


Health Ministry taking steps to increase facilities in hospitals

Colombo, April 23 -- Amidst rise in Chikungunya cases in Sri Lanka, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the Epidemiology Unit is on alert and the Health Ministry is making an interven... Read More


Lanka IOC reports subdued performance

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Lanka IOC PLC kicked off the March earnings season by reporting some subdued top and bottom-line performance for the 4Q25 period. This could be attributable to fuel price cuts ... Read More


Former England star Flintoff reveals mental battle after car crash

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Former England star Andrew Flintoff has revealed the extent of the mental health struggles he has endured since his horrific car crash on the set of television programme Top Gea... Read More


India's consent required to disclose MoUs - Cabinet Spokesman

Colombo, April 23 -- The government will present in Parliament all seven memoranda of understanding signed with India recently and that it will take some time as consent of both parties are needed to ... Read More


Dan Priyasad dies after shooting

Colombo, April 23 -- Social activist Dan Priyasad, who had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital, died last night. The 39-year-old was hospitalise... Read More


No Russian charter flights to Sri Lanka until October

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Sri Lanka will not host Russian charter flights during the off-season due to diminished demand and a lack of summer promotions, according to the Association of Tour Operators of... Read More


UAE to prioritize energy, tourism, investment ties with Sri Lanka

Colombo, April 23 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday announced its commitment to prioritizing the promotion of the energy, tourism, foreign investment, and foreign employment sectors while fu... Read More