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Committee hands over report on repeal of PTA to Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- The committee appointed to review and recommend the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) has officially submitted its report and recommendations to Minister of Justice... Read More


Rising street dog population spurs call for sterilization programs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- The Animal Welfare Association (AWA) has warned that the number of dog bites reported annually in Sri Lanka has surpassed 250,000, highlighting the urgent need for a formal dog s... Read More


Arrest warrant issued for Thusitha Halloluwa over no-show at court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva today (13) issued a warrant for the arrest of former National Lottery Board Director Thusitha Halloluwa to be produced before court. H... Read More


Registrar General's Department launches pilot project to deliver birth certificates via post

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- The Department of Registrar General has launched a pilot project to deliver national birth certificates directly to citizens through the Sri Lanka Postal Courier Service. The pi... Read More


Gold prices hit record high

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- The global gold price has surged past USD 4,212 as of today (13), leading to a sharp increase of Rs. 10,000 in local gold prices compared to yesterday. At the Colombo Sea Street... Read More


Badulla estate workers praise wage hike, condemn opposition's 'Empty Promises'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Estate workers in Badulla have expressed their gratitude to the government for increasing plantation wages, while criticising opposition MPs for making false promises in the past... Read More


Five New Envoys present credentials to President

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Three Ambassadors and two High Commissioners presented their Letters of Credence to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (13) at the Presidential Secretariat. The env... Read More


Severe lightning warning issued for several districts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a severe lightning advisory valid from 12.00 noon to 11.00 p.m. on 13 November 2025 for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-W... Read More


Diabetes affects one in five adults in Sri Lanka - Health Officials

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Health authorities have revealed that one in five adults in Sri Lanka is currently living with diabetes, underscoring a growing public health concern in the country. Speaking at... Read More


SL, Saudi Arabia ink agreement for Hajj pilgrimage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The agreement was inked by Sri Lankan Hajj delegation leader and Religious and Cultural Affairs Deputy Minister Muneer Mulaffer and Saudi Arabia's Hajj and Umrah Deputy Minister ... Read More