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ASPI drops by 500 points as CSE records Rs. 6.3 billion turnover

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at 16,456.10 today (5), marking a sharp decline of 500.39 points or 2.95%. The day's total turnover sto... Read More


Sweden's deadliest attack leaves 10 dead at Orebro adult school

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Around 10 people were killed in a shooting at an adult education centre on Tuesday, Swedish police said, marking the country's deadliest gun attack in what the prime minister call... Read More


Dimuth Karunaratne to retire after 100th Test

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from Test cricket after playing his 100th match against Australia in Galle this week. Three key factors influenced his decision. With Sri Lank... Read More


Bacterial infection confirmed as cause of animal deaths in Beira Lake

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Tests have confirmed that a bacterial infection was the cause of recent bird deaths in Beira Lake, Colombo. Colombo Municipal Council Chief Veterinary Officer Mohamed Ijas stated... Read More


Water Board considers reducing water charges

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board announced that steps will be taken to reduce water charges in the future. Chairman Deeptha Samarasekara stated that while the reducti... Read More


Trump signs orders pulling US out of UN bodies, including Human Rights Council

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday withdrawing the US from United Nations organisations like the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and ordering a review of fun... Read More


Government has decided to introduce new amendments to the Online Security Act

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that the current government has decided to introduce several new amendments to the Online Security Act. Solicitor General Vi... Read More


Ishadi Amanda returns after Mrs. World 2025 success

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Sri Lankan contestant Ishadi Amanda, who was the runner-up at the 2025 Mrs. World competition held in Las Vegas, USA, returned to the island yesterday and shared her experiences i... Read More


Major General Chandana Wickremasinghe appointed Sri Lanka Army Chief of Staff

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Major General Chandana Wickremasinghe has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, with the appointment set to take effect from February 9, 2025. A senior ... Read More


Parliament sessions scheduled until February 7

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Parliament will convene from today until the 7th, following a decision made by the Parliamentary Affairs Committee chaired by the Speaker on January 23. Today's agenda includes a... Read More