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Two buses collide head-on on Habarana-Polonnaruwa road, several injured

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Two buses collided head-on on the Habarana-Polonnaruwa main road near the Minneriya Hate Kanuwa Devala Pallama. A CTB bus traveling from Badulla to Jaffna and a private bus carr... Read More


No plans to continue Chief of Defence Staff position, says Defence Secretary

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha, stated that there is no expectation to continue the position of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)... Read More


Two arrested for attacking women and stealing phone

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Omantha Police have arrested two suspects involved in attacking two young women and stealing a mobile phone worth nearly 700,000 rupees in Omantha, Vavuniya. The incident occurr... Read More


Egg prices drop to Rs. 25-30 in retail markets

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Egg prices have significantly decreased in the market, with retail prices now ranging between Rs. 25 and Rs. 30 per egg. Consumers note that the recent spike in egg prices led t... Read More


Indictment filed against Namal Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Attorney General has filed an indictment against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, accusing him of criminal misappropriation of Rs. 70 million in connection with the Krri... Read More


Bonanza for double cabs! Price likely to drop following new import regulations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Vehicle Importers Association predicts a slight decrease in the prices of vehicles such as double cabs, following the issuance of a new gazette notification on vehi... Read More


Appeal court to hear Maithripala Sirisena's petition on February 6

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing on February 6 for the petition filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena, seeking a writ of certiorari to quash the private compl... Read More


Famers are better off selling paddy to private mills - Minister (Video)

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced that the government would implement a guaranteed price for paddy if market prices begin to drop. Speaking at a media br... Read More


Sri Lanka and Italy to establish political consultancy mechanism

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and Italy to establish a political consultancy mechanism. The MoU ... Read More


Johann Peries becomes first Sri Lankan to summit Mount Vinson

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Johann Peries has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sri Lankan to summit Mount Vinson, Antarctica's tallest peak, standing at 4,892 meters. This achievement is... Read More