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IMF to continue Extended Fund Facility programme without changes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A meeting between representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who arrived in Sri Lanka to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, and President Anura Kumara Dis... Read More


Coal tenders in perfect order - Company

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Lanka Coal Company General Manager Namal Hewage yesterday said that suppliers of coal are selected through a rigorous and transparent process. "To qualify, a supplier must be reg... Read More


Annual General Meeting of Ithihaad Ahlissunnathi

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Ahlissunnathi was successfully held on Sunday, 18th January 2026, at Acropol Restaurant, Colombo 03, followed by the launch of the book "Light of the Faith: A Series of Ahlu-Sunn... Read More


Mainly dry weather across the Island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island. There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in Nuwara-Eliya district in the early hours of the morning... Read More


ASP Rohan Olugala appointed Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Sri Lanka Police has officially announced the appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala as the new Director of the Central Anti-Corruption Unit in Wal... Read More


Former UNP local councillor arrested over foreign job scam using forged Minister Vijitha Herath letterheads

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau have arrested a former UNP local councillor in connection with a foreign employment racketee... Read More


Sri Lanka unveils national action plan to strengthen anti human trafficking efforts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) officially launched the National Strategic Action Plan to Monitor and Combat Human Trafficking (2026-2030) yesterday, reaf... Read More


PM launches Landmark Education Reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya officially launched Sri Lanka's transformative national education reforms today at Gunasekara Vidyalaya in Athurug... Read More


Man arrested in Chilaw with 70 grams of heroin

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- A 30-year-old man was arrested yesterday (28) in the Chilaw area for allegedly possessing heroin. Officers from the Chalawatha Police Station, acting on prior information, inter... Read More


Veteran Filmmaker Sena Samarasinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Sri Lankan film industry mourns the loss of veteran director and producer Sena Samarasinghe, who passed away today at the age of 89.Sri Lanka travel guide Born on November 2... Read More