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Train services resume on Eastern Line to Batticaloa

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Train services on the Eastern Line between Colombo Fort and Batticaloa have resumed, restoring an important transport link for commuters and travelers. The Railways Department ... Read More


Revision of 2025 academic year end dates for schools

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Education Ministry has announced a revision to the end dates of the 2025 academic year for government and government-approved private schools, including Pirivenas. The acade... Read More


Chinese delegation arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- A Chinese delegation led by Wang Junzheng, Member of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Secretary of the CPC Committee of Xizang Autonomous Regi... Read More


Cabinet approves tariff relief on milk fish imports to support local production

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources to provide tariff relief on the import of Milk fish until local production can full... Read More


Five wickets in an over: Indonesia all-rounder achieves world first in international cricket

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Priandana achieved the feat during the first game of Cambodia's eight-match T20I tour of Indonesia in Bali on Tuesday (December 23), which the home side won comfortably by 60 run... Read More


Over 150,000 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka within 21 days in December

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Despite critical weather conditions in the country, Sri Lanka recorded 154,609 tourist arrivals in just 21 days this December. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Au... Read More


Ministry probes colours award controversy at Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has requested a detailed report from the principal of Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya following an incident a... Read More


Five arrested during protest outside Tissa Viharaya in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- Five individuals were arrested after they behaved violently during a protest outside the Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya in Kankesanthurai, Jaffna. A group led by Ilankai Tamil Arasu Ka... Read More


Showroom manager shot dead in Ambalangoda

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- A manager of an electronics showroom in the Ambalangoda town was shot dead this morning (22), police said. According to police, two unidentified men arrived on a motorcycle and ... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks sniffer dogs from EU to find the missing

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The government has requested European Union to dispatch a pack of sniffer dogs to assist in the discovery of remains of those buried alive in landslides triggered by cyclone Ditw... Read More