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Jinthupitiya shooting: five suspects arrested over fatal attack

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Five suspects have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in Jinthupitiya that resulted in the death of a man and injuries to two children, police said. The arrest... Read More


PM Harini arrives in Switzerland for World Economic Forum

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya arrived in Switzerland yesterday (19) to attend the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to be held in Davos-Klo... Read More


Sri Lanka's new Ambassador meets Putin; strengthening Colombo-Moscow relations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Ambassador Shobini Gunasekera, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka's envoy to the Russian Federation, presented her Letters of Credence to President Vladimir Putin on ... Read More


SC fixes hearing for appeals of Mahindananda and Nalin

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Supreme Court today (20) set March 9 as the date to hear appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their corruption sentences. Th... Read More


Police launch hotline for reporting drug activity

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Police Media Division has announced that new telephone numbers have been introduced to gather public information ahead of planned drug raids in 2026. Members of the public c... Read More


Govt allots two days for no-confidence debate against PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated in Parliament today (20) that the government is prepared to debate the no-confidence motion filed by the opposition against Minister of Educ... Read More


Restoration work begins on Peradeniya Yaka Bridge after cyclone damage

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Restoration and repair work has officially begun on the Peradeniya Kalu Palama (Yaka Bridge) following significant damage caused by recent cyclone-related incidents. The site ins... Read More


Lanka Ride champion Saranga Perera receives warm welcome from his hometown Gampaha

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Saranga Perera, the fastest cyclist and overall champion of the inaugural Lanka Ride cycling race, received a warm welcome in his hometown, Gampaha following his victory. The thr... Read More


Private sector minimum wage to increase to Rs. 30,000 from January 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Private sector employees across Sri Lanka will see a salary increase from 1 January 2026, with the minimum monthly wage rising to Rs. 30,000, according to Labour Department Commi... Read More


Pension provisions to be amended for public officers recruited after January 2016

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the pension-related provisions included in the appointment letters of public officers recruited after 1 January 2016, Cabinet ... Read More