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Cyclone Ditwah donor conference in Sri Lanka still in limbo

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The planned international donor conference to raise funds for rebuilding areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka continues to be delayed, with no fixed date finalised as of... Read More


Nine child marriages and 79 teenage pregnancies recorded last year: NCPA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) reported receiving a total of 10,455 complaints related to children last year, including nine cases of child marriage and 79 teenag... Read More


Former deputy Speaker alleged to have received Rs.200,000 in disaster compensation: MP

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A former Deputy Speaker is alleged to have received Rs.200,000 as compensation, claiming that his business establishment was damaged during the recent disaster. This transpired ... Read More


Sri Lanka's Sabina Yousaf named second runner-up at Mrs. World 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Sri Lanka earned international recognition at the 41st Mrs. World pageant as Sabina Yousaf was named Second Runner-Up, marking a proud achievement for the country at the prestigi... Read More


Agreement signed to increase plantation workers' salaries

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure and the Sri Lanka Planters' Association today (30) signed an agreement to increase the salaries of plantation workers, th... Read More


CID failed to record statements from University of Wolverhampton officials: Lawyers allege

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) team that visited the United Kingdom to probe the authenticity of an invitation received by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe fail... Read More


Rs. 100Mn allocated for 78th Independence Day celebrations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The government has allocated Rs. 100 million from the budget 2026 for the 78th Independence Day celebrations, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Counc... Read More


Special traffic plan for Independence Day rehearsals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo from today in preparation for the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. According to the Deputy Inspector General of... Read More


Order on Balangoda Kassapa Thera's writ petition postponed for February 3

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Court of Appeal today re-fixed February 03 to deliver its order on the interim relief sought by two Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who are currently ... Read More


Real issue behind education reforms is competence not mentality: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- With regard to the recent remarks made by Minister Nalinda Jayatissa that the government should examine the Opposition Leader's mental stability before implementing education ref... Read More