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Sri Lankan husband admits to murdering his ex-wife in UK

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A husband has admitted stabbing his ex-wife to death on a quiet suburban street. Sri Lankan-born Thisara Weragalage, 37, originally denied killing his former wife, Nirodha Niwunh... Read More


US Envoy pays farewell call on PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Julie Chung, Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka, paid a farewell call on the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees on January 14, marking the... Read More


CSE surpasses ASPI milestone

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a new milestone yesterday (14) with the All-Share Price Index (ASPI) closing on 23,708.70 points breaking the previous ASPI record of 23,... Read More


Let's build a society that respects, inspires each other

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- "Regarding gratitude, the Thai Pongal festival teaches us that nature, even animals, should be given our love, kindness and respect. The reason for all the natural conflicts we a... Read More


SIM cards taken using fake IDs hindering drug control measures - SDIG

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Drug traffickers often use SIM cards obtained using the identity cards of deceased persons, beggars and poor and helpless people for their communication activities, Central Provi... Read More


Showing respect, gratitude for nature, one of the highest human virtues - PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- "I extend my heartfelt greetings to the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and abroad who celebrate the Thai Pongal festival, marking a pride tradition that expresses gratitude for the di... Read More


Revised curricula for Grade 1 to begin on January 29

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The formal academic activities for Grade 1, implementing new education reforms with revised curricula, will officially begin on January 29, the Education, Higher Education and Vo... Read More


New journey towards future with courage, confidence - President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- "The Thai Pongal festival, celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by Hindu devotees across the world, falls today (15). At Thai Pongal, gratitude is expressed to the Sun ... Read More


Fishing vessels violating conditions to face six month ban

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A strict six-month fishing ban that can be imposed under existing laws and regulations on the pilot and entire crew of any vessel found to be illegally violating foreign maritime... Read More


No electricity tariff hike for first quarter

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that no electricity tariff revision will be implemented for the first quarter of 2026, due to the failure of th... Read More