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Keheliya Rambukwella unfit to appear in court after back surgery, court informed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella's legal counsel informed the Colombo High Court yesterday (12) that he is currently unfit to stand trial due to health complications followin... Read More


U.S. Ambassador pays farewell call on President AKD

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (12) to bid farewell, ahead of her departure from Sri Lanka on 16 January, marking... Read More


Digitalization to enhance efficiency and patient care in Hospitals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni recently conducted a series of special discussions with staff at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital, one of the country's leading tertiar... Read More


Lorry-Bus collision disrupts traffic on Southern Expressway

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A collision between a lorry and a bus occurred this morning (13 Jan) between the Kurundugahahethekma and Welipenna entrances of the Southern Expressway, causing heavy traffic con... Read More


Wildlife officer arrested for demanding Rs. 30,000 and arrack as bribe

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A wildlife officer attached to the Bittu Forest Office in Hulanguge was arrested on January 12 for allegedly demanding and receiving a bribe of Rs. 30,000 and a bottle of special... Read More


Medical strike launched across Eastern Province

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has launched a strike today (13) in all hospitals across the Eastern Province. The strike demands the removal of the Medical S... Read More


94,041 tourists visit Sri Lanka in first 11 days of January 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Sri Lanka welcomed 94,041 tourists between January 1 and 11, 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).Sri Lanka travel The weekly report indicates ... Read More


Stone attack targets Home of Gampaha PS SLPP member

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A stone attack was launched last night (12 ) targeting the house and business premises of Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha member Anuja Sriyanthi of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna in th... Read More


Indian fishermen arrested for illegal fishing off Delft Island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A group of Indian fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy off the coast of Delft Island this morning (13). According to rep... Read More


Online appeal applications open for Grade 6 school admissions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Ministry of Education has announced that appeal applications for Grade 6 school admissions in 2026, based on the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results, are now open. ... Read More