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Constable run over in Ambalantota killed, another injured

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- A Police officer on patrol duty in Ambalanthota has died after a car struck him and a Civil Defence Force officer before fleeing the scene. Ambalanthota Police reported that the ... Read More


Harin at CIABOC for inquiry into Ministry building lease

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Former Minister Harin Fernando appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to record a statement in relation to an ongoing investig... Read More


Buses for 40 unserviced routes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry initiated new bus services on 40 previously unserviced routes starting yesterday (1), coinciding with the New Year. The min... Read More


Enforced disappearances probes will begin - Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara yesterday said that investigations into the complaints of enforced disappearances will commence early this year, emp... Read More


Showery conditions to intensify in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Showery condition is expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East o... Read More


China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- China's BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk's Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sal... Read More


Laugfs increases domestic gas prices

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Laugfs Gas announced yesterday (January 1) that it has increased the prices of its domestic gas cylinders. The price of a 12.5 kg domestic cylinder has been raised by Rs. 150, br... Read More


Police seek public help to identify suspect in teen shooting

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Kohuwala Police are seeking public assistance in the investigation of a shooting incident that left a 16-year-old girl injured in the Bodhiyawatta area on December 30, 2025. The ... Read More


President receives New Year blessings from Chief Prelate of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake received New Year blessings from the Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthy Thero... Read More


Women and Child Affairs ministry sets fresh goals for early childhood development in new year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savitri Paulraj said the main goal of the ministry in 2026 is to promote physical, policy, and ethical development in the field of early... Read More