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SL to focus on growth, commends India's financial assistance

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe thanked India for its financial assistance during Sri Lanka's economic crisis, saying New Delhi s... Read More


Narcotics with street value of Rs. 97 Bn seized this year

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Deputy Defence Minister Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) noted that over the past year, joint efforts by the Navy and Coast Guard have led to the seizure of narcotics with a... Read More


Depression in Bay of Bengal to intensify into cyclonic storm

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A low-pressure area near the North Andaman Islands has intensified into a depression and is projected to rapidly develop into a severe cyclonic storm by tomorrow (27). While met... Read More


President reviews project

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Anuradhapura Sacred Area recently to review the progress of the proposed development project. The Anuradhapura Sacred Area Develop... Read More


Ministry issues urgent alert over critical global PHP vulnerabilities

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- In response to an escalating worldwide cybersecurity threat, the Digital Economy Ministry has ordered government institutions to take immediate, emergency action to secure critic... Read More


Rainfall to increase in several parts of the island over next few days

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely in several parts of Sri Lanka today (26), while strong winds of up to 50 kmph are also expected in several areas, according to the Depar... Read More


Record run chase gives Sri Lanka a majestic win

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka pulled off the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history, overhauling England's massive total of 429 for four with one ball to spare to register a thrilling two... Read More


Sri Lanka win nine medals, including two Golds at Asian Para Games

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lankan para athletes Janani Dhananjana and Pradeep Somasiri won gold medals with new Games records in the women's T47 long jump and men's T46 1500m respectively at the 5th Asi... Read More


Magistrate rules monks must move out of Viharamahadevi park

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court yesterday ruled that it will not alter the order issued on Thursday (22), which prohibited a group of Buddhist monks from continuously staying... Read More


SC finds unlawful detention of Police Sergeant, awards compensation

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- The Supreme Court has ruled that the fundamental rights of a police sergeant were violated by three police officers attached to the Meetiyagoda Police Station after he was alleged... Read More