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Auditor General exposes Rs. 200mn wastage in livestock breeding and vaccine projects

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- The Auditor General has issued a stinging critique of the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH), flagging over Rs. 200 million in public funds tied up in failed breed... Read More


Energizing China: Prosperity, Well-being, and illumination

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- A tectonic shift in global energy has been confirmed as China's power consumption shattered all records in July 2025, exceeding one trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time. Th... Read More


School Development Officers will be made teachers after court verdict: PM

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said future teacher appointments will be made only after court proceedings... Read More


Landslide derails upcountry train, Services limited to Nanu Oya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Train services on the Upcountry line have been limited to operate only between Colombo Fort and Nanu Oya after a landslide caused the night mail train from Badulla to derail at b... Read More


Committee appointed to probe MP Dayasiri Jayasekera's conduct

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- A committee headed by Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih and comprising MPs Upali Pannilage and Ranjith Madduma Bandara has been appointed to look into the conduct of MP Dayasiri Jayase... Read More


"Come and face the law" - President tells Basil

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- With uncertainty swirling over the return of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) founder Basil Rajapaksa for a court case, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (18) asked ... Read More


SriLankan Airlines flights diverted to Mattala due to low visibility at BIA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Three SriLankan Airlines flights returning from Mumbai, Riyadh, and Guangzhou were safely diverted to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) this morning due to low visib... Read More


Upcountry train services limited

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Train operations on the Upcountry line have been restricted following a landslide between Ohiya and Idalgashinna Railway Stations. Services from Colombo are now running only up t... Read More


Kiwi solo traveller urges not to judge Sri Lanka by one man

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- A 24-year-old Kiwi woman travelling solo across South East Asia says she was left "on edge" after a man in Sri Lanka sexually harassed her and lewdly exposed himself while traili... Read More


No talks yet on recall of Thai elephants: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- The Sri Lankan and Thai governments have not held any discussions regarding the potential recall of two elephants gifted to Sri Lanka, Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Prasad sa... Read More