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Expert medical report pending, Court reschedules case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, Daisy Forrest

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The case filed by the Attorney General against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his grandmother Daisy Forrest, on allegations of committing an off... Read More


Tangalle beach restaurant accused of refusing service to locals

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- A beachside restaurant in Tangalle is facing criticism after reportedly refusing service to Sri Lankan customers, allegedly serving only foreign visitors. The incident came to li... Read More


300 O/L high achievers receive Mahatma Gandhi scholarships

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Three hundred selected students who excelled at the GCE Ordinary Level examinations in the 2020/2021 academic year received financial assistance under the Mahatma Gandhi Scholarsh... Read More


Sri Lanka's Viran Chamuditha Secures Place in ICC Under-19 World Cup Squad

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A four-person selection panel have determined which rising stars make Team of the Tournament after India's win at the U19 World Cup. 14-year-old hero Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is one ... Read More


Ireland sense an opening as Sri Lanka search for spark

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Sri Lanka may be co-hosts of the T20 World Cup, but familiarity with home conditions offers little comfort as pressure mounts on Dasun Shanaka's side ahead of their opening clash ... Read More


South Jeolla apologizes after Jindo governor suggests 'importing young virgins' from Sri Lanka, Vietnam

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- South Jeolla has apologized for the Jindo County governor, who said the country should "import young virgins from Sri Lanka or Vietnam." "We sincerely bow our heads in apology to... Read More


Radiological Technologists call off planned strike

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Government Radiological Technologists' Association (GRTA) has decided to call off the trade union action that was scheduled to commence on February 9, following the Health Min... Read More


Over 5,000 seek medical assistance from President's Fund

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The President's Fund has received 5,277 applications for medical assistance in 2025, which is an increase by 59 percent, the President's Media Division (PMD) said. The PMD said t... Read More


Fire breaks out at Scrap Metal shop in Galle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- A fire erupted at a scrap metal collection shop near Dewata Junction in Galle earlier today. According to police, three fire engines were deployed to the scene to contain the bla... Read More


Seifert half-century helps NZ beat Afghanistan

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- New Zealand pulled off their highest run chase in T20 World Cup history as they opened their Group D campaign with a five-wicket win over Afghanistan. Set a tricky 183 in Chennai... Read More