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"Baladaksha Mawatha" flyover opened to the public

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The newly constructed "Baladaksha Mawatha" flyover was officially opened to the public today, marking a significant step in efforts to reduce traffic congestion in Colombo's busy... Read More


New tax calculation method provides relief to gem importers, Gem and Jewellery Authority says

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- A revised method for calculating the Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) and Value Added Tax (VAT) on gem imports has been introduced, offering significantly greater relief ... Read More


Businessman arrested over video showing woman being stripped in Borella

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Three individuals, including a well-known businessman, were arrested after a video showing a woman being stripped in Borella circulated on social media. Police said the Bureau f... Read More


Earthquake of magnitude 5.7 jolts Ladakh's Leh

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck Ladakh's Leh on Monday. The tremors were also felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and nearby regions of India's neig... Read More


Haze across country caused by air pollution, not fog: CEA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- The haze-like conditions observed in several parts of the country are due to deteriorating air quality and not fog, the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has clarified. Spea... Read More


NASA invites public to send their names to the moon on Artemis II Mission

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center has launched an exciting opportunity for the public to #SendYourName to the Moon. Names submitted will be included on a special SD card aboard... Read More


Manusha withdraws FR petition over CID probe into E8 visa deal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- A Fundamental Rights petition filed by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, seeking an order preventing the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from arresting him in connecti... Read More


Sri Lanka's Galle ranks 5th among World's Top Honeymoon Destinations for 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Sri Lanka's historic city of Galle has been ranked 5th among the world's Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations for 2026, according to Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Des... Read More


CID records statements from six officers attached to NIE

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Statements have been recorded from six individuals, including senior officials of the National Institute of Education (NIE), in connection with the inclusion of a link to a porno... Read More


SLTDA launches special programme to boost tourism targets

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has launched a special programme aimed at achieving the country's tourism targets for this year, SLTDA Chairman Buddhika Hewaw... Read More