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Heavy rains, strong winds in the forecast

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The low-level atmospheric disturbance is currently established to the southeast of the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers will occur at times in Eastern ... Read More


2026 academic year kicks off

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- All government and government-approved private schools across Sri Lanka have officially reopened today (5) for the first phase of the 2026 academic year. This reopening also incl... Read More


Customs targets Rs. 2,206 billion for 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The Ministry of Finance has established a revenue target of 2,206 billion rupees for the Sri Lanka Customs Department for the year 2026. This figure represents a strategic reduct... Read More


Johnston surrenders to FCID

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando surrendered to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over the alleged misuse of a Sathosa lorry which caused a financial loss to the... Read More


Almost USD 1bn for road repairs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Transport and Highways Minister Bimal Rathnayake has announced a nearly one-billion-dollar investment for 2026 to reconstruct roads devastated by Cyclone Ditwah and fund new const... Read More


Woman arrested with illicit liquor stock

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- A woman was taken into custody in the Balangoda, Mirigama for possessing a stock of illicit liquor. Police reported the seizure of 1,080 litres of goda, 81 liters of illicit spir... Read More


Veteran lyricist Chandrasena Thalangama passes away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Renowned lyricist and veteran journalist Chandrasena Thalangama passed away last night (04) at the age of 71. Thalangama, who spent decades in the media industry, was a celebrate... Read More


Record arrivals, but disappointing dollar earnings for tourism in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has announced that Sri Lanka earned USD 3.2 billion from the tourism industry in 2025. The figure comes from as the country recorded its best-ever... Read More


Lanka records over 12,650 cyber-related complaints in 2025

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Sri Lanka's national cyber response body has recorded more than 12,650 complaints related to social media misuse and cyber incidents in 2025, indicating growing public exposure to... Read More


Former Minister Johnston arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) regarding allegations of financial fraud. The case involves the suspected mis... Read More