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27 Indian fishermen repatriated from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A group of 27 Indian fishermen were repatriated to India today, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said. The fishermen were among those detained by Sri Lankan authorities f... Read More


Health authorities warn of rising misuse of antibiotics

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Health authorities have raised alarm over the widespread and indiscriminate use of antibiotics, cautioning that such practices are accelerating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and... Read More


Yatiyanthota Pradeshiya Sabha 2026 budget defeated

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The 2026 budget of the Yatiyanthota Pradeshiya Sabha, led by the National People's Power (NPP), was defeated today by a margin of four votes. Tensions flared during the budget d... Read More


Sri Lanka among top 50 travel destinations for 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Sri Lanka has been named one of the "50 Best Places to Travel in 2026" by the magazine Travel + Leisure. The annual list by Travel + Leisure identifies destinations based on acc... Read More


Complaint lodged with Bribery Commission over 18 CPSTL TU members: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A complaint was lodged with the Bribery Commission over an illegal payment of Rs. 1,067,000 to 18 trade union members of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd., (CPSTL) as s... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: Who's In, Who's Out, and Who Can Still Make It?

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- With the latest round of matches, 42 of the 48 spots are now filled. Here's the full breakdown by region: Co-hosts: Canada, Mexico, USA AFC: Australia, IR Iran, Japan, Jordan,... Read More


Order for LECO Chairman's vehicle cancelled: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The order placed for a vehicle for the Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) Chairman has been cancelled and an inquiry has been launched into the order of the vehicle, Power and Ener... Read More


NPP's Tangalle UC budget defeated

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The inaugural budget of the Tangalle Urban Council, which is under the control of the National People's Power (NPP), has been defeated. The vote saw nine members in favour of th... Read More


UNICEF's "Little Amaya - See Me, Hear Me" exhibit opens at Lotus Tower

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Sri Lanka marked World Children's Day and the anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child with the official opening of Little Amaya - See Me, Hear Me, an immersive, ... Read More


Sajith wants MPs protected from snakes in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged Speaker Jagath Wickremerathna to ensure that Members of Parliament are protected from snakes that enter Parliament. The Opposition... Read More