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Mainly fair weather expected during the day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Meteorology Department said the prevailing showery conditions over the island are likely to ease from today (15), bringing relatively stable weather to most regions. However... Read More


Digital learning should be safe and fair for all students: Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said it is important to reduce the gap in digital facilities between schools and to make sure that technology in e... Read More


UN report finds widespread sexual violence in Sri Lanka's civil war

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A new United Nations report about sexual violence related to Sri Lanka's civil war is another step forward in the struggle for accountability for crimes under international law t... Read More


Thai Pongal, an invitation to embark upon new journey towards future with courage, confidence: President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Symbolising prosperity and thankfulness, Thai Pongal is not merely a celebration of a bountiful harvest, but also an invitation to embark upon a new journey towards the future wi... Read More


US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge. A State Department ... Read More


Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The government bears the collective responsibility of steering the country towards a "new era of revival" by bringing about a transformation in attitudes through policy and struc... Read More


Drug usage among rich and elite rises in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- In Kandy alone drug addiction has increased five fold in 2025 compared to the previous year By Shane Seneviratne Colomob, Jan. 15 (Daily Mirror) - In a worrying twist to Sri Lan... Read More


Environment Ministry to look into Chinese company pulling out of Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Claiming that he was concerned after the China-based Amber Adventures (Private) Limited pulling out of the Ambuluwawa Cable Car Project, Environment Minister Dammika Patabedi sai... Read More


Strict action on local fishermen as Indian fishing issue persists

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- While authorities are yet to find a lasting solution to illegal fishing and repeated incursions into Sri Lankan territorial waters by Indian fishermen, the Department of Fisherie... Read More


U.S. transfers 10 TH-57 helicopters to Sri Lanka Air Force

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The United States has transferred ten TH-57 (Bell 206) helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force on January 7, strengthening the country's aerial capabilities in pilot training, dis... Read More