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'Public likes it or not, necessary policies must go ahead': CB Governor

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Central Bank Governor Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe said that the financial policies necessary for the country must be implemented decisively, regardless of whether the public favours o... Read More


HIV cases rise as Sri Lanka logs nearly 500 new infections in 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka has reported 487 new HIV cases during the first six months of 2026, marking an increase compared to the corresponding period last year, According to the latest figures ... Read More


Sri Lanka's fish stock dwindles

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The moratorium on foreign research vessels has hampered fish stock assessment activities in Sri Lanka, where fish stocks are now on the decline, an official said. Towards the end... Read More


UNP-SJB electoral alliance does not spell victory: Ranil

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) alliance does not spell victory, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said. "Some anticipate that a UNP-SJB allian... Read More


Health experts warn of disease outbreaks as floodwaters recede

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Health experts have warned of a possible rise in waterborne and other infectious diseases over the next two weeks as floodwaters recede in several areas affected by minor flooding... Read More


Four arrested over murder of missing 24-year-old man in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old man from Wellampitiya who had been reported missing since October 14, 2025, police said. The initi... Read More


Heavy showers above 75mm on the cards

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Showers or thundershowers exceeding 75mm are likely at some places in several parts of the country, particularly in the North-Central, North-Western, Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa an... Read More


Crowds flock to IRD as TIN requirement takes effect

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A large number of people have visited the Inland Revenue Department's (IRD) head office to obtain Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN), resulting in severe congestion. Speaking ... Read More


Former Ministry Secretary arrested Over Rs. 7.9 mn corruption allegation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested former Secretary to the Ministry of Cooperatives and Internal Trade, Gamini Kitsiri Dias A... Read More


'Hasthi Sena' launched to protect elephants, tackle human-elephant conflict

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Government today (2) launched the 'Hasthi Sena' (Elephant Force) operation in Galkiriyagama, under the North-Western Wildlife Zone, to protect elephants and minimise human-ele... Read More