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More than 100 shelter overnight in Japan shrine due to heavy snow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- More than 100 people have had to shelter in a shrine on a mountain top in Japan after heavy snowfall cut off access by road. Around 130 people were forced to spend the night in t... Read More


Colombo mayor speaks out against misogynistic attacks targeting PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has spoken out against harassment and misogyny directed at women in leadership, referring to recent attacks targeting Prime Minister Dr. Harin... Read More


Enhanced rainfall expected across several provinces from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- The low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka continues to influence the island's weather. Accordingly, showery condition is expected to enhance over the ... Read More


World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela

Sri Lanka, Jan. 4 -- Following are reactions to Saturday's U.S. strikes on Venezuela. FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON "The transition to come must be peaceful, democratic, and respectful of the wil... Read More


President reviews resettlement initiatives for families displaced by Ankumbura - Gankotuwa landslide

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter operating at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple, Welgala, Poojapitiya in Kandy, on Thursday (1), to inquire into the w... Read More


Mathugama PS Secretary accuses Chairman of obstructing duties

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- Mathugama Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary Nishanthi Iddagoda has filed a complaint with the Mathugama Police, alleging that the Chairman of the council prevented her from signing in and... Read More


SLAF aircrew thwarts hostile threat in Bambouti mission

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- The SLAF Aviation Unit deployed at Bria under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) was temporarily detache... Read More


Digital platform for transparent, efficient disaster relief delivery

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- The Government has taken steps to implement a modern, technology-driven Inventory Control System to ensure the swift delivery of relief assistance to communities affected by Cyclon... Read More


Naval operations net narcotics, prescription drugs valued over Rs.75,000 Mn in 2025

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- Naval operations conducted during 2025 has led to the seizure of substantial quantities of heroin, Ice, hashish, foreign and local cannabis other narcotics, foreign cigarettes and ... Read More


CEB requests for 11.57% tariff increase

SriLanka, Jan. 3 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) requesting a revision of electricity tariffs for the first quart... Read More