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24 year old foreign woman dies after falling ill in Kollupitiya hotel

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Three foreign nationals staying at a hostel on R.A. de Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya were hospitalized after falling ill, police said. A 24-year-old English woman among them was rep... Read More


Serious accident on Gampola-Nuwara Eliya road (Video)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- A severe accident involving two cars and a motorcycle occurred on the Gampola-Nuwara Eliya main road in the Mara area. Police reported that the two car drivers and a woman riding... Read More


Indian budget increases provisions for assistance to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- India's latest budget has increased financial support for Sri Lanka, as announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech yesterday. The budget allocate... Read More


Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered sweeping tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, demanding action to curb the flow of fentanyl and, in the case of Mexico and Ca... Read More


Gold prices rise slightly in local market

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Gold prices in the local market have seen a slight increase compared to last week. Today, the price of an ounce of gold was recorded at Rs. 833,770. The price of 1 gram of 24-car... Read More


World Wetlands Day: Protecting Sri Lanka's Vital Wetlands

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Today, on World Wetlands Day, we celebrate the critical role wetlands play in our environment, economy, and daily lives. In Sri Lanka, these ecosystems are more than just beautifu... Read More


New special train for Kandy-Ella route launched

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Railway Department has launched a new special train for local and foreign tourists traveling on the popular Kandy to Ella section of the Upcountry route. The maiden journey of... Read More


Five suspects arrested for stealing copper lightning conductors from court roof

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Matara Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau has arrested five suspects involved in stealing copper parts from lightning conductors on the roof of the Matara High Court comple... Read More


Australia thrash Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs in Galle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Australia 654 for 6 dec beat Sri Lanka 165 and 247 (Vandersay 53*, Mathews 41, Lyon 4-78, Kuhnemann 4-86) by an innings and 242 runs Australia secured a dominant innings-and-242-... Read More


Health minister orders continuous supply of Jeevani and machinery upgrade

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has directed the State Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Authority to ensure a continuous supply of Jeevani (oral rehydration salt... Read More