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Historic Rs. 629.8 million lottery prize won by Girandurukotte resident

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A resident of Girandurukotte has won Rs. 629,855,919.60, the largest cash prize in Sri Lanka's lottery history, the Development Lotteries Board (DLB) announced.Sri Lanka Travel G... Read More


President meets PM Modi in Delhi

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in New Delhi to attend the AI Impact 2026 Summit, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (20) at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. ... Read More


'Maha Sangha conference' begins in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The "Maha Sangha Samuluwa" ( Sangha Convention) officially commenced a short while ago at the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress (ACBC) headquarters in Colombo. The event brings togeth... Read More


Court adjourns Johnston's case to March 11

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Colombo High Court has rescheduled the hearing of evidence against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two other defendants to March 11. The case involves allegations of c... Read More


President to address AI Impact 2026 Summit today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in New Delhi to participate in the AI Impact 2026 Summit, will attend a number of meetings today (19) and tomorrow (20), in parallel wi... Read More


Russia seeks Central Banks tie-up to facilitate increased tourist spending with cards

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Russia has sought direct collaboration between the Central Banks of Sri Lanka and Russia to facilitate increased spending by Russian tourists visiting Sri Lanka, as Russian-issue... Read More


IMF commends Government's efforts in stabilising country's economy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- IMF Managing Director Dr. Kristalina Georgieva commended the Government's efforts in stabilising the country's economy and in managing recent economic and natural shocks when she... Read More


Digital Nomad Visa to attract foreigners

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- The Immigration and Emigration Department has launched a Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) designed to attract foreign professionals who wish to live and work remotely from Sri Lanka whil... Read More


Fairly heavy showers up to 75mm expected in Uva and Eastern provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Showers will occur at times in Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa district. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in Uva province and in Mat... Read More


Special traffic and security plan for Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe T20 WC Clash

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Sri Lanka Police have launched a comprehensive security and traffic management operation in Colombo today as the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium prepares to host the h... Read More