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Man climbs lamp post in Galle Face claiming police assault in Kelaniya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- A man claiming to be a former soldier staged a protest by climbing an electricity lamp post in Galle Face, alleging that he had been assaulted by six police officers attached to ... Read More


UNDP calls for inclusive access to recovery financing

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessment on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka on Wednesday highlighted the need for continued support to restore infrastru... Read More


Mainly fair weather across the Island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Mainly fair weather will prevail in the most parts of the island. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern and Northcentra... Read More


Three more arrested shooting of 16 year old girl in Kohuwala

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Three additional suspects have been arrested for aiding and abetting the attack on a 16-year-old girl in a shooting incident that occurred on the night of December 30 in the Bodh... Read More


President to launch National Housing Programme 2026 in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The inaugural ceremony of the National Housing Programme 2026 will commence this morning (January 16) in Meesalai, Chavakachcheri, Jaffna, under the patronage of President Anura ... Read More


Two underworld figures hiding in Dubai arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- A special police team arrested two organized criminals hiding in Dubai and a woman wanted in a money laundering investigation and brought them to Katunayake Airport this morning ... Read More


Motorcyclists most at risk in road accidents, 9,000 deaths in 10 years

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- In the past ten years, a total of 27,134 people have died in road accidents across Sri Lanka, according to police statistics. These fatalities occurred in 25,704 reported fatal a... Read More


NIE officials questioned by CID over controversial content in Grade 6 English module

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has questioned six individuals, including senior officials of the National Institute of Education (NIE), over the inclusion of a link ... Read More


IMF fact finding mission to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that a fact-finding mission will visit Sri Lanka from January 22 to 28 to assess the effects of Cyclone Ditwah.Geographic Refe... Read More


"Proud of what we accomplished": Julie Chung bids farewell to Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has shared a farewell message from Ambassador Julie Chung, who is preparing to leave the country after nearly four years of service.Beaches & Island... Read More