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Over 177,000 still live with relatives after Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- In the wake of Cyclone Ditwah, more than 177,000 people are currently living in the homes of relatives and friends, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). The DMC sai... Read More


Harini's justifications of her errors disgraceful: Lihini Fernando

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- While categorically and vehemently rejecting the vile, personalised attacks that have been directed at Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Moratuwa Municipal Councillor of the Sama... Read More


Demerit system to lead to cancellation of driving licences and route permits - Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- A demerit system under which driving licences of habitual traffic offenders and route permits of buses will be cancelled is to be introduced soon to enhance road safety, Minister ... Read More


Sri Pada Hatton route declared safe after NBRO inspection

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Pilgrims can now safely access Sri Pada via the Hatton route, as the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has confirmed that there is no longer a risk of landslides in t... Read More


Elephant calf killed in lorry collision in Galgamuwa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- A two-year-old elephant calf was killed after a herd of elephants collided with a lorry on the Anuradhapura-Padeniya road in the Galgamuwa Mee Oya area, wildlife officials said. ... Read More


Govt to build 31,000 houses following $4.1 bn disaster losses, Says President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government plans to build 31,000 new houses after the World Bank estimated Sri Lanka's disaster-related losses at USD 4.1 bil... Read More


Douglas Devananda released on bail

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was remanded in connection with an investigation into a missing firearm, was granted bail by Gampaha Magistrate Seelani Perera. He was rele... Read More


65 cases withdrawn during previous governments re-filed: PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- A total of 65 cases that had been withdrawn between 2019 and 2024 have been re-filed by the present government, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today. Respondin... Read More


Gampola labour office to be temporarily closed Jan 9

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- The Department of Labour announces that the Gampola Labour Office, located at P.B. Panabokka Mawatha, Gampola, will be temporarily closed with effect from 9 January 2026. During ... Read More


Ashoka Chakra used in Buddhism book instead of Dharmachakra: Sajith

Sri Lanka, Jan. 9 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said another serious error has been reported in the Buddhism subject where the Ashoka Chakra has been used instead of the Dharmachakra in the Bu... Read More