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Mirissa fishing vessel goes missing with five on board

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- A multi-hull fishing vessel that departed from the Mirissa Fisheries Harbour in Matara has been reported missing, with five fishermen on board. The vessel, named Idurangi 1, is... Read More


Train services between Kankesanthurai and Anuradhapura to resume

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- Train services between Kankesanthurai and Anuradhapura on the Northern Railway line are scheduled to resume from tomorrow (22), according to the Sri Lanka Railways Department. ... Read More


Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests after court hands him 17-year sentence In Toshakhana-II case

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- As a court sentenced him to jail in the Toshakhana-II case, former prime minister Imran Khan on Saturday issued a call for a nationwide protest besides announcing his intention t... Read More


National progress cannot be achieved through suspicion, mistrust of one another: President

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- National progress cannot be achieved through suspicion and mistrust of one another, but only when everyone fulfils the responsibilities entrusted to them with steadfast determina... Read More


Still not too late to amend EFF agreement with IMF

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- It is still not too late for the government to get the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) amended with the International Monetary Fund(IMF) agreement considering the situation faced cu... Read More


Suspect arrested with over 8 kgs of 'Ice'

Sri Lanka, Dec. 21 -- A team of officers from the Elpitiya Divisional Criminal Investigation Bureau arrested a suspect in possession of a large stock of the drug 'Ice' during a raid conducted today. ... Read More


Indian External Affairs Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S.Jaishankar will visit Sri Lanka on Monday, an informed source said. He is expected to announce a package for cooperation in the post disas... Read More


President Dissanayake thanks UAE for flood relief support

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has thanked UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the UAE's continued humanitarian assistance to communities affected... Read More


Gazette issued to suspend Kerawalapitiya tolls

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- An Extraordinary Gazette Notification has been issued to temporarily suspend the collection of toll charges at the Kerawalapitiya Interchange on the Katunayake Expressway. Deput... Read More


Australia four wickets from Ashes glory as England cling on

Sri Lanka, Dec. 20 -- An unrelenting Australia were four wickets from retaining the Ashes at close of play in the third Test on Saturday as England clung to a dying hope that they could chase a record... Read More