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Death of veteran Journalist Iqbal Athas

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Veteran Journalist and defence columnist Iqbal Athas passed away at the age of 81 yesterday morning. His funeral was held at the Grand Mosque cemetery in Dehiwala, in accordance... Read More


EOIs to develop Pelawatte Sugar factory for tourism

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Government has decided to develop selected areas of the Pelawatte Sugar Factory into tourist attraction sites by inviting private sector investment under a Public-Private Par... Read More


China threatens to retaliate over Trump's 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- President Donald Trump said he is imposing a 25% tariff on goods from countries "doing business" with Iran, ratcheting up pressure on the government in Tehran that has been rocke... Read More


Two Americans collecting endemic insect specimen in Horton Plains arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Horton Plains National Park officials arrested an American man and a woman for possessing several endemic insect samples and chemicals used for preservation. The officials disco... Read More


New education reforms for grade 6 put off till 2027

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Government has decided to defer the implementation of the proposed education reforms related to Grade 6 until 2027, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. N... Read More


Showery conditions to ease from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Showery condition over the island is expected to reduce from tomorrow (15) A few showers are likely in Uva, Eastern and Central provinces. Showers or thundershowers may occur at... Read More


Parliamentary committee seeks full report on X-Press Pearl compensation funds

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has raised concerns over the transparency and utilisation of compensation received for th... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa and wife Limini visit Bodh Gaya to receive blessings

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa and his wife, Limini, paid homage at the sacred Maha Bodhi Maha Vihara, the Land of Enlightenment of Lord Buddha, and received blessings. During their vis... Read More


Arrest warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Colombo High Court has issued an arrest warrant against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa for failing to appear in court in a case filed by the Bribery Commission. The case i... Read More


"Dambulla Bustaurant" set to offer innovative travel and dining experience for tourists

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- A new tourist-oriented bus service named "Dambulla Bustaurant" is scheduled to be launched in Pelwehera, Dambulla, on January 15, 2026, aiming to provide a unique travel and dini... Read More