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Arrest warrant issued for MP Archchuna

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna after he failed to appear in court for a hearing in a case accusing him... Read More


Sri Lankan academic Sugath Rathnayake honoured with Yunnan Friendship Award in China

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Sugath Rathnayake, a Sri Lankan academic and lecturer at Yunnan University in China, has been awarded the prestigious Yunnan Friendship Award, one of the highest honours conferre... Read More


Indian FM meets PM Harini, holds talks on recovery and cooperation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- India's External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (23) at Temple Trees during his official visit to Sri Lanka as the S... Read More


Gold prices rise sharply following global market surge

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Gold prices have recorded a notable increase in both the global and local markets. In line with the upward trend in the international market, gold prices in Sri Lanka have also r... Read More


Lunch Sheet ban to take effect from January

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Point Pedro Municipal Council has decided to impose a complete ban on the use of lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets within its jurisdiction, effective from January 1, 20... Read More


Four entry lanes opened to ease expressway traffic

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Four entry lanes have been opened at the Seeduwa Interchange on the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway with effect from today (23) to improve services for expressway users. The Road ... Read More


School holidays: Education Ministry announces revised schedule

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- The Ministry of Education has announced the revised schedule for the conclusion of the 2025 academic year and the start of the 2026 academic year for government and government-ap... Read More


Train services on Eastern Line to Batticaloa back in operation

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Train services on the Eastern Railway Line between Galoya and Batticaloa are set to resume from tomorrow (24 December 2025), restoring a key transport link for commuters and trav... Read More


Development Expert M.G. Hemachandra takes charge as UDA Chairman

Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Development expert M.G. Hemachandra assumed duties as the new Chairman of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) on December 20, during a ceremony held at the UDA headquarters. De... Read More


'Asia Children's Dream' donates dry rations, clothing to families affected by cyclone

Sri Lanka, Dec. 22 -- The Japanese organisation 'Asia Children's Dream' has initiated a programme to provide dry rations, clothing, and school bags to families affected by recent natural disasters in ... Read More