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Galle secures spot in global honeymoon destinations for 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The historic city of Galle in Sri Lanka earned fifth place on Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Honeymoon Destinations list. This ranking is based on genuine ... Read More


Egg prices drop sharply across markets

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Egg prices in the local market are experiencing a rapid decline, with a medium-sized egg now selling for approximately Rs. 30. According to the All Island Egg Merchants' Associa... Read More


Govt under fire for pushing motion while minister is away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa questioned in Parliament today (20) why the government is rushing to debate the no-confidence motion against the Minister of Education while sh... Read More


Subdued job growth and economic risks loom for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Job creation in Sri Lanka, particularly in the non-agricultural sector, is anticipated to remain subdued, the latest World Bank report said. "The upcoming jobs are likely insuff... Read More


SJB candidate further remanded in major drug bust

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the further remand of nine suspects, including Wasantha Pushpakumara, a candidate from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in a previ... Read More


Retired Navy Medical Assistant further remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate, Asanga S. Bodaragama, ordered the further remand of a retired navy sailor until February 3 regarding the alleged solicitation of a bribe for a schoo... Read More


Subdued job growth and economic risks loom for Sri Lanka - World Bank

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Job creation in Sri Lanka, particularly in the non-agricultural sector, is anticipated to remain subdued, the latest World Bank report said. "The upcoming jobs are likely insuff... Read More


South Korea waives second medical test for job seekers

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRDK) informed the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) that the previously mandatory second medical examination for j... Read More


Police officer granted bail in bribery case

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the release of a Nilaveli police officer on bail today (20) following allegations that he accepted a Rs. 10,000 bribe to iss... Read More


Sri Lanka's beaches get global travel nod

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The global travel authority Lonely Planet recognised 13 Sri Lankan beaches as premier coastal destinations, reinforcing the island's status as a world-class tropical hub. This e... Read More