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Showers and thundershowers expected today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Several spells of shower will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Hambanthota district. Showers or thundershowers are likely at several pl... Read More


Health Minister sends letter of demand for one billion rupees in damages from Niroshan Padukka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has sent a letter of demand seeking Rs. 1 billion in damages from former Western Provincial Councilor Niroshan Padukka, acc... Read More


India increases financial support to Sri Lanka to INR 4 billion in 2026-27 Budget

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Government of India has stepped up its support for Sri Lanka, allocating INR 4 billion (around $43.6 million) in the 2026-27 fiscal year, an increase from INR 3 billion ($32.7... Read More


Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Balangoda Kassapa Thero, others remanded until February 9

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Four Buddhist monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and six other individuals have been further remanded by the Trincomalee Magistrate's Court until 9 February 2026 ... Read More


Industry Minister inspects Kotikambokka quartz deposit, directs action to curb illegal mining

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti, conducted a field inspection yesterday (02) at the Kotikambokka Vein Quartz Deposit in the Monaragala... Read More


NPP's Chinthaka Hewapathirana elected Chairman of Weligama PS with 22 votes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Chinthaka Hewapathirana, representing the National People's Power (NPP), has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha after a closely contested vote hel... Read More


Arrest warrant issued for Jagath Manuwarna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara issued arrest warrants today (02) against MP Jagath Manuwarna of the NPP and one other individual after they failed to appear in court.... Read More


Online payment facilities introduced for UDA clients under national digitalization drive

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Online payment facilities were introduced today (02) for clients of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) as part of the government's national digitalization programme, with the l... Read More


Solve School Development Officers' issue as promised - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the Government is trying to evade the issue faced by School Development Officers, and assured that the opposition will continue to s... Read More


Widespread showers and heavy rainfall expected across Northern and Eastern regions

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in ... Read More