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Australia dominate both bat and ball - Sri Lanka top order crumble in Galle Test

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Sri Lanka 44 for 3 (Kamindu 13*, Chandimal 9*, Lyon 1-7) trail Australia 654 for 6 dec (Khawaja 232, Smith 141, Inglis 102, Head 57, Vandersay 3-182, Jayasuriya 3-193) by 610 run... Read More


Finance Ministry to decide on vehicle imports

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated that the final decision on vehicle imports rests with the Ministry of Finance. Speaking at a press conference at the Centra... Read More


Court rejects travel ban lift request for Rev Jerome Fernando

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura has rejected the request made by the legal team representing Frederick Christopher Jerome Fernando, also known as Pastor Jerome, to temporarily... Read More


Court to recall case against Wimal Weerawansa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura today (29) ordered that the case involving former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa and others, related to the alleged misuse of vehicles provid... Read More


Public Utilities Commission to investigate electricity tariff relief distribution

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Public Utilities Commission has announced plans to investigate whether businesses and other institutions are effectively passing on the reduced electricity tariff relief to t... Read More


Consumer Affairs Authority takes action against price violations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority reports that 170 traders who sold rice above the control price have been charged in court following raids conducted across the island in recent day... Read More


Estimated retail prices of essential food items released

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority has released the estimated retail price ranges for several essential food items. The lowest-priced item is a white egg, ranging between Rs. 28-35,... Read More


England keeps series alive with a commanding win over India

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- England 177 for 9 (Duckett 51, Varun 5-24) beat India 145 for 9 (Hardik 40, Overton 3-24) by 26 runs England secured a crucial 26-run victory in Rajkot, keeping the T20I series ... Read More


Decrease in wild elephant deaths reported in 2024

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation states that wild elephant deaths have decreased in 2024 compared to the previous year. According to reports, 388 wild elephants have died... Read More


Showers expected in several provinces, Met Department warns of thunderstorms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Meteorological Department states that showers or thundershowers may occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Southern provinces, as well as in the Mat... Read More