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New Zealand mother jailed for life over 'suitcase murders' of her children

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- A New Zealand woman who murdered her two children and hid their bodies in suitcases at a storage facility has been sentenced to life in prison. The sentencing of Hakyung Lee on ... Read More


Fisherfolk should not always depend on fuel subsidy: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Fisherfolk should not always be dependent on fuel subsidies, Minister of Fisheries Ramalingam Chandrasekar told Parliament today. He said the government intends transforming fi... Read More


5G spectrum space auction soon: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Government will hold a grand auction to sell 5G spectrum space soon, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament today. The Deputy Minister said th... Read More


Eight foreign warships to join Sri Lanka's IFR 2025

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has unveiled plans for its 75th anniversary celebrations, centered on the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, which will see eight warships from seven... Read More


Two Chinese nationals arrested at BIA for stealing Rs. 483,855 from monk

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Two Chinese nationals were arrested yesterday (25) by Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Police for allegedly stealing foreign currency worth Rs. 483,855 from a Buddhist mo... Read More


South Africa thrash India by 408 runs to clinch Test series 2-0

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Spinner Simon Harmer took six wickets as South Africa romped to victory by 408 runs in the second Test for their first series win in India in 25 years on Wednesday. World Test c... Read More


Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru blackmailed after video call by insta 'friend'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- A 24-year-old Sri Lankan national in Bengaluru has fallen victim to an online sextortion racket involving an unidentified individual who first contacted him through Instagram. A... Read More


FR petition on elephant deaths involving train driver to be heard on December 3

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Fundamental Rights petition filed by a group of environmental activists seeking an order for disciplinary and legal action against a 67-year-old engine driver, who has allege... Read More


Jakarta rises to world's largest city

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Tokyo has lost its long-held title as the world's most populous megacity and now ranks third, according to a new report. Jakarta, in Indonesia, has taken the top spot and is pre... Read More


Flood warning issued as Senanayake Samudra Reservoir in Ampara reaches capacity

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Irrigation Department has warned that the Senanayake Samudra Reservoir in Ampara, is reaching full capacity following heavy rainfall in the upper and middle catchment areas o... Read More