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Former President celebrates 77th birthday while recovering from surgery

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Ranil Wickremesinghe marked his 77th birthday on March 24 while completing one week since undergoing surgery in Singapore. The procedure was performed by Dr Sivadasan, a promin... Read More


Assets worth Rs. 150M frozen in Moratuwa drug probe

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Properties valued at approximately Rs. 150 million belonging to a woman from the Soysapura area in Moratuwa, allegedly earned through drug trafficking, were frozen for seven day... Read More


Former President Sirisena meets Iranian Ambassador

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A meeting took place between the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr Alireza Delkhosh, and former President of Sri Lanka, Maithripala Sirisena. During this meeting, ... Read More


Rain to save the nation from power crisis?

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Sri Lanka's power sector is facing mounting challenges amid global fuel supply disruptions, with officials warning that adequate rainfall will be critical to maintaining electri... Read More


24-hour helpline launched for fishery industry

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- The Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources introduced a 24-hour support hotline to address fuel supply challenges within the sector. This service is available for f... Read More


Grenade attack on businessman fails

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A hand grenade attack targeted the home of a well-known businessman in the Ambalangoda area last night (25). Police stated that although the device was thrown at the residence,... Read More


Former NIE Director indicted

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- A charge sheet was handed over today (26) in the Supreme Court to the former Director of the National Education Institute, I. G. S. Premathilaka, who faces accusations of contem... Read More


Lanka's exports record steady growth in February

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Sri Lanka's total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,401.78 million in February 2026, reflecting a notable year-on-year growth of 4.22% compared to ... Read More


Negligence allegations at Avissawella Hospital following twin deaths

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Staff negligence at the Avissawella Hospital caused the death of unborn twins, the father and relatives of the children allege. A 35-year-old mother from the Getahetta area in ... Read More


Three DMT officials arrested

Sri Lanka, March 26 -- Investigating officers from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption arrested three officials employed at the Department of Motor Traffic today (26) on... Read More