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Jonty Rhodes arrives in Sri Lanka for special project

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes arrived at Katunayake Airport this morning (03) for a three-day visit. Upon arrival, Rhodes was welcomed by airport officials and brie... Read More


Kanye West & fully 'nude' wife Bianca Censori escorted out of Grammys

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Naked dresses may be one of the reigning trends in red carpet fashion right now, but usually it means a lot of the body is showing versus everything. Sunday night at the Grammys, ... Read More


The life of John Keells, respected corporate leader Ken Balendra passes away at 84

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Deshamanya Kandiah "Ken" Balendra, a prominent Sri Lankan corporate leader, has passed away at the age of 84. Born in 1940, Balendra was the first Sri Lankan chairman of John Kee... Read More


Horrific accident in Dunagaha as speeding car crashes into motorcycle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- A high-speed car traveling from Divulapitiya to Negombo collided head-on with a motorcycle at the Dunagaha intersection this afternoon, police said. The driver of the car was rep... Read More


24 year old foreign woman dies after falling ill in Kollupitiya hotel

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Three foreign nationals staying at a hostel on R.A. de Mel Mawatha in Kollupitiya were hospitalized after falling ill, police said. A 24-year-old English woman among them was rep... Read More


Serious accident on Gampola-Nuwara Eliya road (Video)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- A severe accident involving two cars and a motorcycle occurred on the Gampola-Nuwara Eliya main road in the Mara area. Police reported that the two car drivers and a woman riding... Read More


Indian budget increases provisions for assistance to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- India's latest budget has increased financial support for Sri Lanka, as announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech yesterday. The budget allocate... Read More


Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered sweeping tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, demanding action to curb the flow of fentanyl and, in the case of Mexico and Ca... Read More


Gold prices rise slightly in local market

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Gold prices in the local market have seen a slight increase compared to last week. Today, the price of an ounce of gold was recorded at Rs. 833,770. The price of 1 gram of 24-car... Read More


World Wetlands Day: Protecting Sri Lanka's Vital Wetlands

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Today, on World Wetlands Day, we celebrate the critical role wetlands play in our environment, economy, and daily lives. In Sri Lanka, these ecosystems are more than just beautifu... Read More