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CCTV to be fixed on public transport to prevent gender based violence: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- CCTV cameras will be fixed on public transport, including school vans, to prevent gender based violence, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today. "These pre... Read More


Malaysian arrested at BIA with Rs. 250M cocaine stock

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A foreign national was arrested while attempting to smuggle cocaine worth Rs. 250 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night. The suspect, a 25-year-old ... Read More


IRD registers 200,000 new taxpayers in 2025; tax revenue on the rise

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced that 200,000 new taxpayers have been registered so far in 2025. Senior Deputy Commissioner of the IRD, P. Nandana Kumara, said that... Read More


Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra passes away at 89

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra has passed away at the age of 89. Media sources confirmed that he died in Mumbai, weeks after being discharged from Breach Candy Hospital follo... Read More


Adverse weather affects over 1,700 people

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 1,790 people from 504 families across 10 districts have been affected by the recent adverse weather conditions. According to th... Read More


Former army captain, driver acquitted in 2001 Wellawatte robbery case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Colombo High Court today acquitted and released a former Army Captain and his personal driver, who had been indicted over a 2001 incident in which they were accused of breaki... Read More


Fire erupts at Mattress factory in Hirana

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A fire has broken out at a mattress manufacturing factory in Hirana, Panadura, police said. According to the Moratuwa Fire Brigade, seven fire engines have been dispatched to th... Read More


YKK Lanka-Regen Renewables 1.8 MW solar initiative to drive sustainable manufacturing

Srilanka, Nov. 23 -- YKK Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, a global leader in the manufacturing of metal, coil and Vislon zippers, has partnered with Regen Renewables, one of Sri Lanka's largest renewable energy comp... Read More


BYD launches 7th showroom in Ratnapura

Srilanka, Nov. 23 -- Sri Lanka's most popular new energy vehicle (NEV) brand BYD, together with its authorised distributor in Sri Lanka John Keells CG Auto, announced the opening of its seventh showro... Read More


SLASSCOM AI Asia Summit 2025 strengthens SL's position as an emerging AI innovation hub

Srilanka, Nov. 23 -- The sixth edition of SLASSCOM's AI Asia Summit 2025 concluded in Colombo, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's advancement as a regional hub for applied artificial intel... Read More