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World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Following are reactions to Saturday's U.S. strikes on Venezuela. FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON "The transition to come must be peaceful, democratic, and respectful of the wil... Read More


President reviews resettlement initiatives for families displaced by Ankumbura - Gankotuwa landslide

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter operating at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple, Welgala, Poojapitiya in Kandy, on Thursday (1), to inquire into the w... Read More


Mathugama PS Secretary accuses Chairman of obstructing duties

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- Mathugama Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary Nishanthi Iddagoda has filed a complaint with the Mathugama Police, alleging that the Chairman of the council prevented her from signing in and... Read More


SLAF aircrew thwarts hostile threat in Bambouti mission

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- The SLAF Aviation Unit deployed at Bria under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was temporarily detache... Read More


Digital platform for transparent, efficient disaster relief delivery

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- The Government has taken steps to implement a modern, technology-driven Inventory Control System to ensure the swift delivery of relief assistance to communities affected by Cyclon... Read More


Naval operations net narcotics, prescription drugs valued over Rs.75,000 Mn in 2025

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- Naval operations conducted during 2025 has led to the seizure of substantial quantities of heroin, Ice, hashish, foreign and local cannabis other narcotics, foreign cigarettes and ... Read More


CEB requests for 11.57% tariff increase

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) requesting a revision of electricity tariffs for the first quart... Read More


Kataragama Devala to auction 70% of gold offerings to boost National Fund

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- The Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya has decided to auction around 70% of the gold reserves held in the temple's secure vaults, Basnayake Nilame Thilina Madushanka said. The procee... Read More


Coconut based product exports to top US$ 1.2 Bn

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- Coconut based exports surpassed US$ 1 billion in 2025 and were projected to close the year at around US$ 1.2 billion, a substantial increase from US$ 800 million in 2024 representi... Read More


Colombo Port achieves record milestone

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- The Colombo Port has achieved its highest container volume handling throughput in history last year. According to a Port Authority official, the port handled 8,290,000 containers, ... Read More