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New passport office to open in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala announced that a new Immigration and Emigration Office will be established in Jaffna to address issues related to foreign passports. Spea... Read More


IMF to review Sri Lanka's budget compliance before approving next funding (Video)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that Sri Lanka's compliance with IMF conditions in the 2025 budget will be a key factor in approving the next tranche of funding u... Read More


First shipment of new vehicles to arrive in Sri Lanka this month (Video)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Vehicle Importers Association has announced that a ship carrying new vehicles will arrive in the country between February 25 and 27, with the full stock expected by ... Read More


Man electrocuted by illegal electric wire in Sevanagala

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- A 31-year-old man from Samagipura, Nelumwewa, died yesterday (06) after being electrocuted by an illegally installed electric wire at a house in the Nelumwewa area of the Sevanaga... Read More


Israel to stop engagement with UN human rights council

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Israel has told the United Nations Human Rights Council that it is disengaging from the body, alleging it was biased, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday. Council membe... Read More


Government Analyst to inspect fire-hit Krrish building in Colombo Fort

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The controversial Krrish building in Colombo Fort, where a fire broke out yesterday, is set to be inspected by the Government Analyst today. The fire erupted on the 33rd floor in... Read More


Mainly fair weather expected

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of the island. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva and North-central provinces... Read More


Alaska authorities search for missing passenger plane with 10 on board

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Authorities are searching for a Bering Air passenger plane with 10 people on board that was reported missing while en route from Unalakleet to Nome, Alaska's Department of Public ... Read More


Kusal Mendis takes Sri Lanka towards a competitive 257

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka 257 (Kusal 85, Chandimal 74, Starc 3-37, Kuhnemann 3-63, Lyon 3-96) Sri Lanka finished with what appeared a competitive first innings total after Kusal Mendis and No. 1... Read More


Yupun Abeykoon finishes second in men's 60m

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Yupun Abeykoon claimed second place in the men's 60m at the Tampere Indoor Athletics Championships in Finland, clocking a time of 6.66 seconds. This marks his best performance of... Read More