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Prime Minister's diplomatic debut

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya undertook high-level visits to China and India. At the invitation of the Chinese Government, the Prime Minister visited China from October 1... Read More


COVID-19: WHO designates JN.1 'variant of interest' amid sharp rise in global spread

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Though its current evaluation of the global public health risk is "low", the UN health agency cautioned that with the onset of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, the new variant ... Read More


Business and financial community welcomes UPI launch

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Business leaders and authorities in the financial sector yesterday welcomed the introduction of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions through LankaQR for Indian touri... Read More


Entertainment, infotainment or nonsense?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The quality of entertainment in the Internet age is perhaps fathomed by seeing what's on offer on Netflix. The platform has so many movies on offer, but there is hardly anything ... Read More


Sports DG fulfills President's request

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe's recent visit to Kegalle saw a request by Mawathagoda Ravisanda Central College Principal I. N. I. Rupatunga for a sporting mat has been fulfilled... Read More


Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema Malani Fonseka Passes Away at 78

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Legendary Sri Lankan actress Malani Fonseka has passed away at the age of 78. She died this morning (May 24) after battling a long-term illness. Fondly known as the "Queen of Si... Read More


Two suspects remanded in connection with Ishara Sewwandi escape case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the further remand of two suspects accused of aiding the escape of Ishara Sewwandi, a key suspect in the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case... Read More


Comet 'Lemmon' set to light up the Evening Sky

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Comet 'C/2025 A6' (Lemmon) will be visible from the western sky for 30-45 minutes after sunset over the next few days, starting around 6:30 PM. With a magnitude of +4, it can oc... Read More


Thai government moves to bring back 2 gifted elephants from Sri Lanka over poor living conditions and mistreatment

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka next week (28) to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and a... Read More


Unidentified body found near Colombo Port

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Colombo Port Police discovered an unidentified body in the sea near the Adani Terminal jetty after receiving a tip-off. Authorities have yet to confirm the identity of the d... Read More