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Can the rain gods help as Sri Lanka battles on in Galle Test

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Sri Lanka 136 for 5 (Chandimal 63*, de Silva 22, Starc 2-13, Kuhnemann 2-48) trail Australia 654 for 6 dec by 518 runs Australia's dominant attack was left frustrated after rain... Read More


Three killed in Hiniduma shooting

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Three people were shot dead at a lodging house in the Maha Bodhiwatte area of the Hiniduma Police Division last night (30) when two unidentified gunmen arrived on a motorbike and... Read More


Ranil Wickremesinghe holds talks with opposition representatives

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with opposition representatives today to discuss the formation of a strong political force outside parliament. The discussion was atten... Read More


Chairman of the National Youth Services Council, resigns

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Attorney-at-Law Chinthaka D. Hewapathirana has resigned from his position as Chairman of the National Youth Services Council (NYSC), effective Monday, the 3rd. In a letter, he f... Read More


No plan to sell electricity board, only restructuring says minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has assured that there is no intention to sell the Sri Lanka Electricity Board or its institutions. During an inspection visit to the Lakvijaya P... Read More


Upcountry railway line restored after disruption

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- Train traffic on the Upcountry Railway Line has returned to normal after a disruption this morning. The line between Kotagala and Talawakelle was blocked due to the collapse of a... Read More


Over 3,065 Sri Lankans on U.S. deportation list

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has revealed that 3,065 Sri Lankans are among more than 1.4 million illegal immigrants slated for deportation under the new Tru... Read More


Woman murdered in Kamburupitiya (Video)

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- A 34-year-old woman was murdered today (31) in the Kamburupitiya Police Division after being attacked with a knife and an iron mallet. The deceased, reportedly an unmarried teac... Read More


CSE ASPI upward trend continues

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at 17,122.73 today (31), marking a slight increase of 7.52 points, or 0.04%. The turnover for the day ... Read More


Government to import 200 million coconuts to address shortage

Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- The government plans to import 200 million coconuts in the next two weeks to tackle the ongoing shortage in the country, according to Coconut Development Authority Chairman Shant... Read More