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Colombo Port surges into Top 20 with container boom

SriLanka, Aug. 29 -- The Colombo Port has strengthened its position as one of the world's fastest-growing major container hubs, handling 4.44 million TEUs in the first half of 2026, an 11.9 per cent y... Read More


IMF delegation here to review next EFF

SriLanka, Aug. 29 -- Finance Ministry sources yesterday a delegation International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to visit the Sri Lanka on September 17 for the next review of the Extended Fund Faci... Read More


Nava Sihala Urumaya leader backs 22nd amendment in Supreme Court

SriLanka, Aug. 29 -- Nava Sihala Urumaya Leader Sarath Manamendra has filed an intervenient petition before the Supreme Court, urging the Court to determine that the proposed Twenty-Second Amendment t... Read More


Namal calls for immediate action against online abuse networks

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- SLPP National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has called on the Government to take immediate action over reports of WhatsApp, Facebook and Telegram networks allegedl... Read More


50 families displaced by Kabaragala landslide get permanent homes after years of waiting

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that the Government has a responsibility to ensure a good life for every person born in Sri Lanka, who contributes to the country's eco... Read More


Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Expected Today - Met Dept

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers for several parts of the island today, with fairly heavy falls expected in some areas, according to the forecast issued at 5.30 ... Read More


21-year-old arrested over Facebook groups sharing non-consensual images of women and children

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- A 21-year-old youth has been arrested by the Sri Lanka Police Children and Women Bureau for allegedly operating Facebook groups and pages used to share non-consensual photographs ... Read More


Sri Lanka to provide US$1 million in humanitarian aid to flood-hit Nepal

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment said Sri Lanka will provide US$1 million in humanitarian assistance to Nepal following the devastating floods and landslides... Read More


Medical fraternity welcomes new service category

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- Specialist doctors yesterday welcomed the Government's move to establish a new service category called "Specialist Physicians' and Specialist Dental Physicians' Service" within th... Read More


Nepal Flash floods

Srilanka, Aug. 28 -- More than 1,300 people are missing, including at least 700 foreigners, after catastrophic flash flooding hit China and Nepal on Wednesday. The death toll in Nepal has climbed to m... Read More