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US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge. A State Department ... Read More


Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The government bears the collective responsibility of steering the country towards a "new era of revival" by bringing about a transformation in attitudes through policy and struc... Read More


Drug usage among rich and elite rises in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- In Kandy alone drug addiction has increased five fold in 2025 compared to the previous year By Shane Seneviratne Colomob, Jan. 15 (Daily Mirror) - In a worrying twist to Sri Lan... Read More


Environment Ministry to look into Chinese company pulling out of Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Claiming that he was concerned after the China-based Amber Adventures (Private) Limited pulling out of the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project, Environment Minister Dammika Patabedi sai... Read More


Strict action on local fishermen as Indian fishing issue persists

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- While authorities are yet to find a lasting solution to illegal fishing and repeated incursions into Sri Lankan territorial waters by Indian fishermen, the Department of Fisherie... Read More


U.S. transfers 10 TH-57 helicopters to Sri Lanka Air Force

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The United States has transferred ten TH-57 (Bell 206) helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force on January 7, strengthening the country's aerial capabilities in pilot training, dis... Read More


UK couple donates £2,000 to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' fund

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A British couple residing near the Sri Lanka High Commission in the United Kingdom has donated £2,000 to the Government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund to assist communities a... Read More


Detainee dies after falling ill while in court cell

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A detainee who was being held in a court cell while awaiting production before the Hingurakgoda Magistrate's Court died after falling ill and being admitted to hospital, police s... Read More


Welisara court fines three traders Rs. 300,000 for overpricing rice

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Welisara Magistrate's Court has fined three traders in the Gampaha district a total of Rs. 300,000 for selling rice above the government's maximum retail price, after they pl... Read More


FAO seeks USD 16.5m to aid Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has appealed for USD 16.5 million in international assistance to support the early recovery of livelihoods and f... Read More