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A/L Biology student dies suddenly in Dambulla

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A 19-year-old student who was sitting for the Advanced Level examination in Biology this year died suddenly at her home in Dambulla. The deceased has been identified as Tharushi... Read More


Air quality in Sri Lanka turns unhealthy amid regional smog

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Air quality in several areas across Sri Lanka has deteriorated to unhealthy levels, according to real-time data from the Air Quality Index (AQI). Among the affected areas are Ka... Read More


PC accused of assaulting lawyer Wanninayake transferred on disciplinary grounds

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Court of Appeal was informed today that the police constable allegedly involved in the assault on Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake had been transferred to the Mount Lavi... Read More


Macroeconomic stability a result of continuity with IMF programme- Ali Sabry

Colombo, Nov. 9 -- Making his remarks on the budget, former Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry said that the current macroeconomic stability is only a result of continuity with the IMF programme and t... Read More


Couple filming nude content for UK website arrested in Rajagiriya

Colombo, Nov. 9 -- A married couple who had uploaded nude videos of themselves to a subscription-based adult website in UK have been arrested by officers of the Nugegoda Divisional Children and Women'... Read More


Army intelligence leads to major drug and wallapatta seizures

Colombo, Nov. 9 -- Swift action based on intelligence received by the Army Intelligence Unit led to the arrest of several suspects involved in illegal drug trafficking and the possession of wallapatta... Read More


Plantation workers pledge support to President following wage increase

Colombo, Nov. 9 -- Following the government's decision to raise the daily wage of plantation workers to Rs. 1,750 under the 2026 Budget, workers in the Agarapathana area prepared and shared milk rice ... Read More


Sri Lankan expertise strengthens ties with Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group

Colombo, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lankan professionals are making a notable impact on the regional healthcare industry through their contributions to the Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group's developmen... Read More


Annual information updates begin for 'Aswesuma' beneficiaries

Colombo, Nov. 9 -- The annual information update process for recipients of the 'Aswesuma' welfare benefit scheme is now underway. According to the Welfare Benefits Board, all families and individuals... Read More


Cardinal blasts sex education move backed by foreign agencies

Colombo, Nov. 9 -- Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has raised serious concern over what he described as an "inappropriate sexual education program" proposed for inclusion in Sri Lanka's... Read More