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Kiribathgoda: Motorcyclist injured in police shooting at Gala Junction

Sri Lanka, April 11 -- A man was injured and hospitalized after police opened fire near the Gala Junction in Kiribathgoda early this morning (11). Police said the incident took place around 2:30 a.m.... Read More


Liquor shops to remain closed for three days

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Excise Department has announced that all liquor shops across the island will be closed on April 12, 13, and 14 in view of the Poya Day and the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. T... Read More


CSE surges 705 points as US tariff pause boosts investor sentiment

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) bounced back strongly today (10), with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) gaining 704.88 points or 4.74% to close at 15,580.83, following a global... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for four districts

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The National Building and Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for several areas across the Galle, Kalutara, Matara, and Ratnapura districts as heavy... Read More


24-hour one-day passport service suspended from April 15 to 17

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that its 24-hour one-day passport issuance service will be suspended on April 15, 16, and 17. Controller General of I... Read More


New Year sweets - Kevum available online @ Rs 100, a surge in online orders

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- As the Sinhala and Tamil New Year approaches, the traditional sweets table continues to hold a prominent place in celebrations. However, a shift is evident this year, with more ... Read More


Deshabandu Tennakoon granted bail in Weligama shooting case

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon was granted bail today (10) by the Matara Magistrate's Court after being produced in connection with a shooting ... Read More


Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urges IMF talks amid US tariff threat

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today that the government should initiate discussions with the International Monetary Fund to extend the loan repayment period... Read More


Trump announces a 90-day pause on increased tariffs but escalates China trade war

Sri Lanka, April 10 -- President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on increased tariffs for countries hit by recent US levies, while dramatically escalating the trade conflict with China. In ... Read More


Grade 6 admission appeals open from April 9

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The Ministry of Education has issued a special announcement regarding Grade 6 admissions based on the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results. According to the announcement, app... Read More