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Indian fishermen continue poaching in Sri Lankan waters: 10 arrested

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Just a week after India's Ministry of External Affairs lodged a strong protest over an incident involving Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters, the Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian... Read More


UNP, SJB to contest Local Government polls together?

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- The United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are aiming to form an alliance to contest the Local Government elections, MP Gayantha Karunathilleka indicated ... Read More


President to launch GovPay digital platform

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- The initial step in the digitalisation of government services, 'GovPay', will be officially launched under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on February 7th, 2025... Read More


'It's on fire, please get us out': Passengers scream in panic as plane engine catches fire

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- During takeoff, a United Airlines plane's engine caught fire, causing panic and an emergency evacuation of all passengers and crew. Panic spread inside a United Airlines plane aft... Read More


Elon Musk calls USAID a ''criminal organization''

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Elon Musk attacked the US Agency for International Development on Sunday, calling it a "criminal organization" after Donald Trump moved to freeze the bulk of Washington's foreign a... Read More


Wind turbine blade destroys storeroom in Kalpitiya

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- A storeroom in the Kurinjipitiya area of Kalpitiya was demolished after a blade from a wind turbine belonging to a leading renewable energy company's wind farm, fell on it yesterda... Read More


Jonty Rhodes arrives

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes arrived again at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (3) for a three-day visit. Speaking to the media, he hinted at ... Read More


Sri Lankan corporate leader Deshamanya Ken Balendra passes away

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Sri Lankan corporate leader and executive Deshamanya Kandiah ("Ken") Balendra passed away at the age of 85 today, his family confirmed. Born in 1940, Balendra held numerous influe... Read More


Deputy Fisheries Minister confronted by fishermen at Mirissa

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- Deputy Minister of Fisheries Ratna Gamage who visited the Mirissa Fisheries Harbor was verbally confronted by the fishermen who demanded a fair price for fuel. "The government has... Read More


Has the President used aircraft for his Jaffna visit? MOD responds

Srilanka, Feb. 3 -- The Ministry of Defence has responded to a viral video circulating on social media, which falsely claims that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake used three Sri Lankan Air Force air... Read More