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Twelve injured as bus overturns near Somawathiya

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- Twelve passengers sustained injuries when a luxury bus travelling from Akkaraipattu to Trincomalee overturned at the Somawathiya Road T-junction yesterday (25) morning, Serunuwar... Read More


Over 2,000 firearms, 23,000 kgs of drugs seized in 2025

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- The Police have seized 2,341 firearms and around 23,000 kilogrammes of narcotics during raids conducted islandwide this year. Police Spokesman F.U. Wootler said the weapons incl... Read More


IRD surpasses 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has successfully achieved its annual revenue target of Rs. 2,203 billion, a goal originally set for the end of 2025, as of December 19. Inlan... Read More


MKS Group donates to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Flood Relief Fund

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- The MKS Group of Companies in Melbourne made a generous financial donation of AUS$ 30,000/- (LKR 6,027,039.00) 2025 to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund established by the Central ... Read More


The Everhaven Events launches 'The Christmas Village' at Excel World

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- This event, designed for a festive "jingle and mingle" experience with Christmas cheer, holiday decor, and comfortable seating, was held at the Excel World recently. The event w... Read More


'Being Kind Foundation' 10th Annual Financial and School Supplies Donation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- The 10th annual Financial Assistance and School Supplies donation ceremony organised by the Being Kind Foundation, for children from low-income families pursuing education, was h... Read More


Govt to expand and systematise drug quality testing - Minister

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that a programme is needed to further formalise and expand drug quality testing into a comprehensive initiative. Spea... Read More


Police secure seven-day detention order for 11 suspects in major drug bust

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau has obtained a seven-day detention order to question 11 suspects arrested in connection with a large quantity of narcotics seized from a fishing trawl... Read More


Sri Lanka commemorates 21st anniversary of Boxing Day tsunami

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- Sri Lanka today marks the 21st anniversary of the devastating tsunami that claimed over 35,000 lives.Sri Lanka Developers A two-minute silence will be observed nationwide from 9... Read More


Hakgala Botanical Garden reopened for tourists

Sri Lanka, Dec. 26 -- The Hakgala National Botanical Garden has been reopened for tourists from yesterday (25), following an expedited programme initiated under the guidance of the Environment Ministr... Read More