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Lorry-Bus collision disrupts traffic on Southern Expressway

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A collision between a lorry and a bus occurred this morning (13 Jan) between the Kurundugahahethekma and Welipenna entrances of the Southern Expressway, causing heavy traffic con... Read More


Wildlife officer arrested for demanding Rs. 30,000 and arrack as bribe

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A wildlife officer attached to the Bittu Forest Office in Hulanguge was arrested on January 12 for allegedly demanding and receiving a bribe of Rs. 30,000 and a bottle of special... Read More


Medical strike launched across Eastern Province

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has launched a strike today (13) in all hospitals across the Eastern Province. The strike demands the removal of the Medical S... Read More


94,041 tourists visit Sri Lanka in first 11 days of January 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Sri Lanka welcomed 94,041 tourists between January 1 and 11, 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).Sri Lanka travel The weekly report indicates ... Read More


Stone attack targets Home of Gampaha PS SLPP member

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A stone attack was launched last night (12 ) targeting the house and business premises of Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha member Anuja Sriyanthi of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna in th... Read More


Indian fishermen arrested for illegal fishing off Delft Island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A group of Indian fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy off the coast of Delft Island this morning (13). According to rep... Read More


Online appeal applications open for Grade 6 school admissions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Ministry of Education has announced that appeal applications for Grade 6 school admissions in 2026, based on the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results, are now open. ... Read More


US announces additional $2 mn aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The United States has announced an additional $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total US assistance to $4 million,... Read More


US announces additional $2 mn aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The United States has announced an additional $2 million in humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total US assistance to $4 million,... Read More


Cabinet announces updated schedule for Grade 6 and Grade 1 Education reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Cabinet has decided to postpone the implementation of the Grade 6 English module, which was initially scheduled to begin this year, and reintroduce it in 2027 as part of the ... Read More