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Authorities refuse Opposition MPs' entry to Lakvijeya Power Plant

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The authorities of Lakvijeya Power Plant showed reluctance to allow the Opposition MPs to enter the plant together with journalists but showed some kind of flexibility after they... Read More


Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society marks 65 years, donates over 100,000 corneas

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Sri Lanka Eye Donation Society has celebrated 65 years of service, having donated more than 100,000 corneas for transplantation abroad over the decades. Speaking to the medi... Read More


WHO to supply childhood cancer medicines to Sri Lanka for 3 years

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) will soon sign an agreement with Sri Lankan health authorities to provide essential medicines for childhood cancer patients over the next thre... Read More


Select Committee to probe 323 containers, conclude in three months

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to inquire into the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection has decided to meet week... Read More


China cancels all flights on 49 routes to Japan

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- All scheduled flights on 49 air routes between China and Japan have been cancelled for February, flight data showed on Jan 26, as Chinese airlines extended special ticket change ... Read More


Railways launch 1.1 million simulator-based training programme for train drivers

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Department of Railways has launched a new simulator-based training programme for newly appointed train drivers, using a state-of-the-art facility established at the German Te... Read More


Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time ever, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by more than 60% in 2025. It... Read More


Memories of a black January when LTTE blasted the Maligawa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The 25th of January, 1998 isn't a day for an anniversary nor remembrance. It is a day for the government to repent for not heeding the advice of religious custodians, Mahanayake ... Read More


Ranil and Sajith to decide on leader

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa are expected to meet shortly to decide as to who would lead the proposed UNP and SJB alliance, UNP De... Read More


Private jet carrying 8 people crashes in Bangor, Maine: FAA

Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- A private jet carrying eight people crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Th... Read More