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NPP's First 365 Days: Hits and Misses; Corruption Down, Poverty Up

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- As the first party to govern Sri Lanka outside the long-standing two-party system in generations, the NPP ran on a bold platform: wiping out corruption, rebuilding the struggling... Read More


Bay of Bengal countries celebrate small-scale fisheries on World Fisheries Day

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- To mark World Fisheries Day 2025, Sri Lanka and countries bordering the Bay of Bengal came together to celebrate the contributions of small-scale fisheries to coastal livelihoods... Read More


The unpriced pillar of governance Recognising the invaluable social discipline rendered by Sri Lanka's religious leaders

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- In the complex tapestry of modern nation-states, governance is often viewed through the narrow lens of policy, legislation, and enforcement agencies. Yet, in countries like Sri L... Read More


Several trapped after tree falls on three-wheeler in Mawanella

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Several people were trapped after a tree fell onto a three-wheeler at Thalagolla along the Mawanella-Rambukkana main road a short while ago, Additional District Secretary (Kegall... Read More


Brawl breaks out outside Hotel De Plaza in Kollupitiya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A brawl broke out in front of the Hotel De Plaza in Kollupitiya last night, police said. According to the Police Media Division, officers rushed to the scene following a call ma... Read More


Tariq picks hat-trick as Pakistan seals place in final

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Tariq grabbed 4-18 in a mesmerising spell of spin bowling as Zimbabwe was dismissed for 126 in 19 overs to hand Pakistan its third successive win in the tournament. Mystery spin... Read More


Watch Ronaldo score stunning overhead kick

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Cristiano Ronaldo rolled back the years by scoring a stunning overhead kick in Al-Nassr's 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League. The 40-year-old rose in the middle of ... Read More


Thousands of unregistered doctors practising around the country, Trade Union warns

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A large number of unregistered individuals - including some Western doctors - are posing as medical officers and providing treatment at the level of Medical Officer of Health (MO... Read More


Sri Lanka to feel the pinch of global fuel price hike

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is in assessment of the current hike of global fuel prices, triggered by multiple factors including sanctions on Russia, an official said. ... Read More


Over 5,000 waiting for heart surgery at Colombo National Hospital.

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Nearly 5,000 patients are currently on the waiting list for heart surgery at the Colombo National Hospital, and some may have to wait up to four years for their operation, Chairm... Read More