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Western Province hit hardest by Chikungunya surge

Colombo, April 25 -- The Western Province has recorded the highest number of Chikungunya cases in the country this year, according to official data released by health authorities. Out of the total 16... Read More


FitsAir launches Business Class

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- FitsAir, Sri Lanka's first privately owned international airline and a leading low-cost carrier, yesterday announced the launch of Business Class across its regional network, wh... Read More


Senior citizens no longer required to visit IRD for TIN registration

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- In a move aimed at easing the administrative burden on senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday said it has introduced a more... Read More


Port of Colombo sees transshipment volumes dip in 1Q

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Transshipment volumes at the Port of Colombo experienced a decline in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. For the first three months ending March ... Read More


Ministry of Public Security website hacked?

Colombo, April 24 -- A Google search of the 'Ministry of Public Security Sri Lanka' led to a particular listing in its results, with vulgar and inappropriate language appearing under the category of t... Read More


PHIs working hard to keep Kandy clean

Colombo, April 24 -- Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are working hard to keep Kandy city clean as large crowds arrive to see the Tooth Relic of The Buddha. "There are about 3,000 Dansalas (free food ... Read More


China sends Boeing planes back to US over tariffs

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- China has sent back planes it ordered from the US in its latest retaliation over Trump tariffs, the boss of aircraft maker Boeing has said. Kelly Ortberg said two planes had al... Read More


April 26 declared national day of mourning for Pope's death

Sri Lanka, April 24 -- The government has declared April 26, 2025 as a national day of mourning in view of the passing away of Pope Francis. Accordingly, the Ministry of Public Administration, Provin... Read More


Sri Lanka hopeful of reaching staff level agreement with IMF on fourth review: Minister

Colombo, April 24 -- Sri Lanka will be able to reach a staff level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement within t... Read More


Colombo court orders CID to expedite Ella Odyssey probe

Colombo, April 24 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court that it is closely analyzing telephone records and financial transactions as part o... Read More