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'Hasthi Sena' ops to protect elephants launched

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The countrywide 'Hasthi Sena' operation, aimed at protecting elephants from life-threatening dangers and minimising the human-elephant conflict, was launched yesterday (2) in the ... Read More


Liquidation of 33 defunct SOEs underway

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Finance, Planning, and Economic Development Ministry yesterday announced that the process to liquidate 33 selected State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), which have remained inactive... Read More


Heavy rainfall above 75 mm likely in some parts of the country

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected at times today(03) in the Southern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Ratnapura and Ampara districts, according to the Department of Meteo... Read More


Road accidents claim over 2,500 lives annually in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- More than 2,500 people lose their lives and around 22,483 are injured annually in road accidents in Sri Lanka, based on the average figures recorded between 2021 and 2025, Deputy ... Read More


Trader in Kandy fined for concealing gas cylinders and claiming there's a shortage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Special CAA raid conducted following consumer complaints uncovers 28 concealed Litro LPG cylinders weighing 12.5 kg each. The Kandy Magistrate's Court has imposed a fine on a trad... Read More


Daisy Forrest released from money laundering case involved with Yoshitha Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered the release of Daisy Forrest, grand-aunt of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, from the money laundering case filed against them under the Prevention of Money ... Read More


Delmege Insurance Brokers retains No. 1 position for 3rd consecutive year

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Delmege Insurance Brokers has reaffirmed its position as Sri Lanka's No. 1 insurance broker for the third consecutive year, 2023, 2024 and 2025, according to the Insurance Regulat... Read More


IFC pledges support for Sri Lanka's financial sector and inclusive growth

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is exploring ways to back Sri Lanka's financial sector reforms and long-term economic development, following high-level talks at the Mi... Read More


Merchandise exports reach US$ 1,377 Mn all-time high in September

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka's external sector demonstrated mixed performance in September 2026, marked by a record-setting surge in merchandise export earnings alongside ongoing pressure across ser... Read More


AgriConnect to boost productivity, investment in Sri Lanka's agrifood sector

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka's efforts to modernise agriculture, improve farm productivity and strengthen its contribution to economic growth are set to receive a boost with the launch of the Sri La... Read More