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Swedish woman dies after falling from Negombo hotel balcony

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- A 26-year-old Swedish national died instantly after falling from a room on the ninth floor of a hotel in Negombo. Police confirmed the victim stayed in the fourth room on that fl... Read More


Gold chain stolen from sleeping patient

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- A gold necklace valued at 600,000 rupees was snatched from an ailing man while he slept at his residence, leading to an investigation by North Kalutara Police. The victim, a resi... Read More


CBSL governor seeks revision of IMF targets

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Sri Lanka should pursue a revision of targets set under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) due to the adverse impact of Cyclone Dithwa. Central Ba... Read More


Private vehicles stranded at Hambantota Port

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- More than 300 recently imported private vehicles remain stuck at the Hambantota Port, with owners unable to secure their release for over half a year. During a press conference i... Read More


New Chief Scout Commissioner appointed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Attorney Manoj Nanayakkara as the new Chief Scout Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association. The appointment followed the provi... Read More


Chief of Mihintale Rajamahe Viharaya threatens to brief Donald Trump

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Venerable Walawahangunawewa Dhammaratana Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, issued a strong statement criticising the education reforms introduced by ... Read More


Estate workers protest over delayed government relief

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- A group of workers from the Loggill Estate in Dimbula Pathana held a protest yesterday afternoon, claiming they did not receive the Rs. 25,000 government allowance. The demonstr... Read More


Rain across island to decrease

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Department of Meteorology anticipates a reduction in showery conditions throughout the island starting tomorrow, January 15. Occasional showers remain possible in the Centra... Read More


Verdict due today in case involving death of Former MP

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Gampaha High Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict today(14), in the case filed against 41 defendants regarding the assault and death of Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi... Read More


Online appeals opened for Grade 06 school admissions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The opportunity to submit first-round appeals for Grade 6 school admissions for the 2026 academic year remains open until January 25. The Ministry of Education announced these d... Read More