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Lanka's apparel exports fall by 11% in Feb.

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Sri Lanka's apparel exports recorded a broad-based decline in February 2026, reflecting increasing pressure across key global markets. Total exports for the month fell by 11.46%... Read More


Salt harvesting for Yala season begins

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Salt harvesting for the Yala season commenced today (28) at the Hambantota Mahalelevaya. T. Nandana Thilaka, Chairman of the Hambantota Salt Company, stated that the country li... Read More


Seven dairy cows die in wild elephant attack

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Seven dairy cows died, and two others suffered severe injuries following a wild elephant attack in the Kasikote area of Ambanpola early this morning (28). A wild elephant targe... Read More


Leader of Abhinawa Niwahal Peramuna arrested

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Amith Weerasinghe, the leader of the Abhinawa Niwahal Peramuna, was taken into custody by the Kandy Police Children and Women's Bureau today (28). Police arrested him following... Read More


Police officer dies during illegal sand smuggling raid

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- A police officer died after being struck by a tractor transporting sand during a raid on an illegal smuggling operation in the Veerabhadra Koviladi area of Thenmaradchi, Jaffna.... Read More


Water cut for several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- A five-hour water suspension will affect several areas tomorrow (29) from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM due to a power outage at the Ambatale water treatment plant. The National Water Sup... Read More


Motor Traffic Commissioner General further remanded

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Kamal Amarasinghe remains in remand custody until next Monday (30). The Criminal Investigation Department arrested him in connection with ... Read More


Health and safety warnings issued as extreme heat persists

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Physical and mental well-being face potential risks due to the ongoing intense heat, according to Medical Specialist Sarath Gamini de Silva of the Sri Lanka Medical Institute. ... Read More


Evening showers expected today

SriLanka, March 27 -- Showers or thundershowers may develop in parts of the Sabaragamuwa Province and the Galle, Matara, Kalutara, and Nuwara Eliya districts during the evening or night today (27). Th... Read More


Sweet prices to stay the same for now

SriLanka, March 27 -- Prices for sweets, including biscuits, ice cream, and chocolate, will not increase, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Trade. The Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers ... Read More