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Showery conditions to intensify in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Showery condition is expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East o... Read More


China's BYD set to overtake Tesla as world's top EV seller

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- China's BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk's Tesla as the world's biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sal... Read More


Laugfs increases domestic gas prices

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Laugfs Gas announced yesterday (January 1) that it has increased the prices of its domestic gas cylinders. The price of a 12.5 kg domestic cylinder has been raised by Rs. 150, br... Read More


Police seek public help to identify suspect in teen shooting

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Kohuwala Police are seeking public assistance in the investigation of a shooting incident that left a 16-year-old girl injured in the Bodhiyawatta area on December 30, 2025. The ... Read More


President receives New Year blessings from Chief Prelate of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake received New Year blessings from the Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthy Thero... Read More


Women and Child Affairs ministry sets fresh goals for early childhood development in new year

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savitri Paulraj said the main goal of the ministry in 2026 is to promote physical, policy, and ethical development in the field of early... Read More


Talpe Station renovated as part of railway modernisation programme

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Thalpe Railway Station was inaugurated today (02) as the first station to be renovated under the Dream Destination project, implemented as part of the Clean Sri Lanka programm... Read More


Port of Colombo records historic high of 8.29 million TEUs in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Port of Colombo achieved a historic milestone in 2025 by recording a throughput of 8,291,178 TEUs, the highest volume ever handled in its history, the Sri Lanka Ports Authorit... Read More


Sri Lanka Foundation Institute unveils new website and education programmes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- The Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) yesterday (01) launched its new official website and a series of educational programmes at a ceremony held at its premises, coinciding wi... Read More


Ranjana Marasinghe appointed as Director General of Wildlife Conservation

Sri Lanka, Jan. 2 -- Mr. M.S.L.R.P. Marasinghe has been appointed as the Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation, with effect from 01 January. The appointment was made by Minister... Read More