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Government to establish prison in Welisara

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has issued an extraordinary gazette notification to establish a prison in Welisara. The gazette notification has been issued by M... Read More


Supreme Court to resume operations at refurbished original building from January 26

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The Supreme Court will resume operations at the newly refurbished original Supreme Court building at the Superior Courts Complex with effect from January 26, 2026, the Registrar o... Read More


CAA to expand consumer awareness drive in 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Following a landmark year in consumer education, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced plans to further strengthen and expand its awareness programs in 2026, targetin... Read More


Johnston Fernando further remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The Wattala Magistrate's Court has ordered the further remand of five suspects, including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, until January 23. Johnston Fernando,... Read More


England all out for 342, set Australia 160 to win final Ashes Test

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Jacob Bethell was finally out for 154 as England were dismissed for 342 before lunch on Thursday, setting Australia 160 to win the fifth and final Ashes Test. Bethell added 12 to... Read More


700 mn women still unbanked globally despite gains in financial inclusion: World Bank

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- According to the World Bank's Global Findex 2025 report, across the globe 700 million women are still unbanked and have no access to bank accounts, digital payments, and mobile mo... Read More


Government eyes carrying capacity caps and digital ticketing to curb Yala overcrowding

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Sri Lanka's tourism authorities are moving to implement strict carrying capacity limits and a unified digital ticketing system for the national parks, with a primary focus on the ... Read More


India reaffirms defence ties during Army Chief's Sri Lanka visit

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, paid a courtesy call on Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara at his office i... Read More


SL on high alert as low-pressure area forms in Bay of Bengal, emergency operations ready

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected, particularly in the Northern, North Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central Provinces Early Landslide Warning, with Red Alerts issued for ... Read More


Economic loss from tobacco and alcohol amounts to LKR 241 billion yearly

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The Economic loss from consumption of alcohol and tobacco in Sri Lanka amounts to Rs. 241 billion annually which is one-fifth of the total economic loss caused by cyclone Ditwah a... Read More