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Heavy Showers and Morning Mist Forecast for Several Provinces

Srilanka, April 8 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at most places of the island during the afternoon or night. Showers may occur in Western and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara d... Read More


Tragic Fire in Kurunegala Claims Four Lives

Srilanka, April 8 -- A devastating fire at a gas filling station in Wehera, Kurunegala, has claimed the lives of four individuals, including the station manager. The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m... Read More


Two Arrested Over Devundara Double Murder

Srilanka, April 8 -- Two suspects linked to the recent murder of two youths near the Devundara Sri Vishnu Temple have been arrested, police confirmed. The suspects, aged 26 and 35, are residents of t... Read More


PM Modi Thanks Sri Lanka for Warm Hospitality During Visit

Srilanka, April 8 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his heartfelt gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the government, and the people of Sri Lanka for the warm... Read More


A/L Exam Results Expected After New Year

Srilanka, April 8 -- The results of the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination are expected to be released after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, Commissioner General of Examinations Amit Jayasund... Read More


INSS Chief Urges Regional Cooperation at COSATT Conference

Srilanka, April 8 -- Colonel Nalin Herath, Director General of the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), recently concluded a significant visit to Nepal, where he engaged with scholars, poli... Read More


Sri Lanka Cuts Maternal Mortality to 25 per 100,000

Srilanka, April 8 -- Sri Lanka has reduced its maternal mortality rate to 25 per 100,000 live births-well below the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of 70-according to Minister of Health and ... Read More


MP Chamara Granted Bail

Srilanka, April 8 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has granted bail to remanded MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake in a corruption case. The case was heard today before Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja L... Read More


Census of Population and Housing 2024 Report Presented to President

Srilanka, April 8 -- The report of the 'Census of Population and Housing 2024,' conducted by the Census and Statistics Department, was handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presiden... Read More


Deputy Speaker Announces Supreme Court Decision on VAT Amendment Bill

Srilanka, April 8 -- The Hon. Deputy Speaker informed the House that he had received the decision of the Supreme Court regarding the Bill titled "Value Added Tax (Amendment)," which had been challenge... Read More