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Colombo's skyscrapers are built to withstand earthquakes - Seismologist

Srilanka, March 31 -- Although Sri Lanka is not typically considered a high-seismic zone, the mushrooming skyscrapers in Colombo are safe from any unexpected earthquake, as they are built using such s... Read More


KDU hospital a burden to Treasury, Govt committee identifies

Srilanka, March 31 -- Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Hospital which is commonly known as the KDU hospital has been identified as a burden to the Treasury because it does not generate profits, ... Read More


HIV cases hit record high in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, March 31 -- Sri Lanka has experienced a significant surge in HIV/AIDS cases in 2024 recording over 800 cases. According to the National STD/AIDS Control Programme, Sri Lanka has logged 824 ... Read More


Shammi Silva re-elected as SLC President

Srilanka, March 31 -- Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket for the 2025-2027 term. SLC said that he was re-elected uncontested during the 64th Annual General Meeting... Read More


Youth found dead at luxury hotel in Colombo

Srilanka, March 31 -- Police have launched an investigation after an individual was found dead at a luxury hotel near Galle Face Green. Police have yet to confirm the identity of the deceased, and f... Read More


Royal Madras Yacht Club launches first Chennai-Sri Lanka sailing expedition

Srilanka, March 31 -- The Royal Madras Yacht Club, together with IndSri Ferry Services Lanka Pvt Ltd, today launched the first international sailing expedition from Chennai to Sri Lanka, lasting seven... Read More


Organized criminal 'Rotumba Amila' arrested in Russia

Srilanka, March 31 -- Organized criminal Amila Sampath, alias 'Rotumba Amila', has been arrested in Russia. It was reported that the Russian security authorities had officially informed Sri Lanka's C... Read More


UK sanctions: Sarath Fonseka defends Shavendra Silva

Srilanka, March 31 -- Referring to the recent sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom on top Sri Lankan military officials, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, who played a significant role in the country's... Read More


No warrant issued against Eranga Gunasekara, Ministry clarifies

Srilanka, March 30 -- In response to reports claiming that Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs, Eranga Gunasekara, was named as a suspect in the case involving the setting fire to former President Ranil ... Read More


CID summons former Minister Tiran Alles over Weligama shooting

Srilanka, March 30 -- Former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has been summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement regarding the death of a police sergeant from t... Read More