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PM Strengthens Vocational Education and Economic Ties in Germany

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Hamburg, Germany, focusing on strengthening vocational education and economic partnerships between the two nations. During her visit... Read More


Heavy Showers and Thundershowers Expected Across Several Provinces

Srilanka, April 2 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Southern and Eastern provinces. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places elsewhere of the island during the afterno... Read More


BIMSTEC Summit To Convene In Bangkok On April 4

Srilanka, April 2 -- The 6th Summit of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is set to take place on April 4 in Bangkok, Thailand, under the them... Read More


Former North Central Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith Sentenced to 16 Years of RI

Srilanka, April 2 -- Former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and the wife of S.M. Chandrasena, his personal secretary, were sentenced to 16 years of rigorous imprisonment today. Pub... Read More


Man Stabbed to Death Over Financial Dispute

Srilanka, April 2 -- A 24-year-old man was stabbed to death with a sharp weapon in the Shantha Mathew Mawatha area of Ekala, within the Ja-Ela Police Division. The incident occurred yesterday (April ... Read More


Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Ships Arrive in Colombo for Goodwill Visit

Srilanka, April 2 -- Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships, Bango and Etajima, have arrived at the Colombo Port on a goodwill visit. According to the Sri Lanka Navy, Bango is 141 met... Read More


Court of Appeal Issues Fresh Order on LG Polls

Srilanka, April 2 -- The Court of Appeal today (April 2) once again ordered the relevant Returning Officers to suspend the election process for the Colombo Municipal Council and other local government... Read More


Anuradhapura Hotel Raided Following Tip-Off on Sewwandi's Whereabouts

Srilanka, April 2 -- Acting on a tip-off, police raided a hotel in Anuradhapura in search of Ishara Sewwandi, a suspect wanted for the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa. During the operation, officers dis... Read More


Lost Bear Cub Rescued by Wildlife Officials in Hurulu Reserve

Srilanka, April 2 -- A lost bear cub was discovered by a team of Kahatagasdigiliya wildlife officials yesterday (April 1) morning in the Hurulu Reserve, located in Kivlekada, Horowpothana. According ... Read More


Ballot Paper Printing Completed for Four Districts Ahead of Local Elections

Srilanka, April 2 -- The State Printing Office has completed the printing of ballot papers for the local government elections in the districts of Hambantota, Polonnaruwa, Vavuniya, and Monaragala. Di... Read More