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'Queen of Songs' Latha Walpola bids adieu on December 31

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The final rites of the late legendary Sri Lankan singer Latha Walpola is to be held on December 31. Revered as the eternal "Queen of Songs," Latha Walpola was born in Mt Lavinia... Read More


Over 300 roads repaired, 14 more to be restored - RDA DG

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The Road Development Authority (RDA) Director General K. W. Kandambi stated that 302 roads damaged due to floods and landslides in several parts of the island during the recent a... Read More


Showers to continue across several provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa province and in Galle, Matara and Kaluthara districts after 2.00 p.m. Fairly strong winds of about 40 kmph... Read More


Bailey Bridge on Badulla-Spring Valley road nears completion

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Construction work on the Bailey Bridge along the Badulla-Spring Valley road has reached its final stage, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, Samantha Vidyaratna,... Read More


Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a record revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025, exceeding the revised annual target, according to Customs Media Spokesperson and Director Chandana P... Read More


Disaster journalism, not disastrous

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- You see what is in front of you, but what do you really see? You see but you don't see. That is because you are looking at what is in front of you with only your eyes, but you ar... Read More


Academic leadership on merit

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- This essay aims at analysing the governance enhancements introduced by the Universities Amendment Act of 2025, which amends sections 49 and 51 of the Universities Act No. 16 of 1... Read More


Addressing health challenges

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- According to the lead news item in our sister newspaper the Sunday Observer yesterday, the Health Ministry assures that essential medicines and medical products will be available... Read More


Delay on Govt's part in providing relief measures - SJB

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) senior member and former MP Lakshman Kiriella said there is delay on the Government's part in implementing relief measures and other commitments made... Read More


Coastguard rescue 10 from drowning

Sri Lanka, Dec. 29 -- The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) successfully rescued 10 local and foreign tourists from drowning, during lifesaving operations conducted across various coastal regions of the is... Read More