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Dan Priyasad dies after shooting

Colombo, April 23 -- Social activist Dan Priyasad, who had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital, died last night. The 39-year-old was hospitalise... Read More


No Russian charter flights to Sri Lanka until October

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Sri Lanka will not host Russian charter flights during the off-season due to diminished demand and a lack of summer promotions, according to the Association of Tour Operators of... Read More


UAE to prioritize energy, tourism, investment ties with Sri Lanka

Colombo, April 23 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday announced its commitment to prioritizing the promotion of the energy, tourism, foreign investment, and foreign employment sectors while fu... Read More


Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith leaves for Rome

Colombo, April 23 -- Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, departed from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today for Italy to attend the funeral of the late Pope Francis in Rome,... Read More


There are popular cardinals who could be Pope but the will of God will prevail: Fr. Jude Krishantha

Colombo, April 23 -- There are a number of popular cardinals who could be Pope, but God's will is going to prevail at the end of the day, National Catholic Mass Communications Director Fr. Jude Kris... Read More


Fallen tree damages seven vehicles in Borella

Colombo, April 23 -- Seven vehicles were damaged when a tree fell near the Kanatta Cemetery Roundaout in Borella, police said. They said that heavy traffic was reported in the area due to the fallen ... Read More


All inmates of Matara prison transferred to Angunakolapelessa

Colombo, April 23 -- Following the clash between two groups of inmates at the Matara Prison, all inmates of the Matara Prison are currently being transferred to the Angunakolapelessa prisons, the Pris... Read More


Resurgence of Malaria in Sri Lanka linked to overseas returnees

Colombo, April 23 -- Health officials warn that Malaria is on the rise again in Sri Lanka and it has been traced to individuals who have recently returned from abroad, Health Promotion Bureau. Consul... Read More


Sri Lanka's economic growth set to slow to 3.5% in 2025 amid structural and global Challenges

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Sri Lanka's economic growth is projected to decelerate to 3.5 percent in 2025, according to the World Bank (WB), as the country contends with persistent structural constraints, ... Read More


SLCERT warn in cyber related cases

Colombo, April 23 -- A total of 2,500 cyber related incidents have been reported so far this year, according to the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT). SLCERT engineer Charuka Damun... Read More