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Woman arrested for defacing Sigiriya's historic Mirror Wall

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A 21-year-old woman was arrested yesterda for allegedly defacing the historic Mirror Wall at the Sigiriya Rock Fortress by writing her name on it. Archaeological officers at th... Read More


Controversy surrounds appointment of Ganeshanathan as Dy. High Commissioner in Chennai

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The recent appointment of Kedeeshwaran Ganeshanathan, a supporter of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), as Sri Lanka's Deputy High Commissioner to Chennai has sparked signific... Read More


High Post Committee to probe Ravi Seneviratne

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The High Post Committee of Parliament has decided to summon Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne for an inquiry into legal cases pending against him. The Committ... Read More


Online sex trade intensifies in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Dozens of websites and mobile applications now openly display hundreds of advertisements daily - These services often involve women aged 18 to 27 and some underage girls - To ... Read More


Strong Sri Lanka face struggling Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday. Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start... Read More


No handshakes as India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup T20

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met for the first time since a military conflict between them in May, but tensions simmered afte... Read More


August tourism earnings fall to US dollar 259mn despite higher arrivals

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka's tourism earnings fell to US$ 258.9 million this August, an 8.2 percent decrease compared to the same month last year. This decline occurred despite a significant 20.... Read More


President congratulates Nepal's first woman interim Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to Sushila Karki on her appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government. "I convey my warmes... Read More


Amid din of anti-corruption blitz, Economic debate should not drown

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka has made remarkable strides in stabilizing its economy, undertaking one of the largest fiscal adjustments in its history-equal to nearly 8 percent of GDP over three ye... Read More


Airport security officer arrested for attempted gold smuggling

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- A Security Officer at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was arrested by airport customs officers on Sunday morning for attempting to smuggle gold biscuits worth Rs. 215 m... Read More