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CSE market sees modest gains with ASPI climbing and Rs.1.9bn turnover

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a moderate uplift today (24), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) closing at 15,912.61, up by 33.28 points (0.21%), and a turnover... Read More


Anuradhapura doctor case: Suspect remanded until 28th

Sri Lanka, March 24 -- The main suspect in connection with the Anuradhapura doctor incident has been remanded in custody until the 28th of this month, as decided by the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court... Read More


RCB beat KKR by seven wickets

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru 177 for 3 (Kohli 59*, Salt 56, Patidar 34, Narine 1-27) beat Kolkata Knight Riders 174 for 8 (Rahane 56, Narine 44, Raghuvanshi 30, Krunal 3-29, Hazl... Read More


Nearly 150,000 tourists visit Sri Lanka in first 20 days of March

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Sri Lanka recorded 148,983 foreign tourist arrivals in the first 20 days of March, according to the Tourism Development Authority. This brings the total number of arrivals in t... Read More


US plans egg imports from Turkey and South Korea to control prices

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Trump administration is set to import eggs from Turkey and South Korea to address record-high prices in the United States, officials confirmed. Agriculture Secretary Brooke... Read More


CAA to intensify raids on rice vendors ahead of festive season

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced plans to increase raids on vendors selling rice at inflated prices during the upcoming festive season. The authority revealed tha... Read More


Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- Pope Francis, who has been battling pneumonia for more than five weeks, will be discharged from hospital on Sunday but will need a further two months of rest at the Vatican, the... Read More


Bus overturns in Gampola, damaging house

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A private bus overturned in Boralumankada, Gampola, last night (22). While no injuries were reported, the bus crashed onto a nearby house, causing serious damage. Gampola Police... Read More


Lightning strike and strong winds damage houses in Hatton

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A thunderstorm in the Norwood area of Hatton yesterday (22) afternoon caused a tree to be struck by lightning, resulting in a branch falling on a house in a row of estate houses... Read More


Dead body found in Wellampitiya (Video)

Sri Lanka, March 23 -- A dead body was discovered near Ramya Mawatha in Wellampitiya today (22). Police investigations using CCTV footage revealed that the deceased had been brought in a three-wheeler... Read More