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Father and daughter perish in domestic arson incident

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Two individuals, a father and his daughter, lost their lives after the man set fire to their home in Galenbindunuwewa, Anuradhapura, following a family dispute. Police confirmed ... Read More


Tuition classes for A-levels banned from midnight

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Support sessions for the remaining Advanced Level examination subjects are prohibited from midnight today (06) until the conclusion of the exams. The Department of Examinations a... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for three districts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Pre-emptive landslide warnings are in effect for the Ududumbara division in Kandy, Wilgamuwa in Matale, and Walapane in the Nuwara Eliya district. The National Building Research ... Read More


Navin Dissanayake appointed UNP Vice Chairman

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Former United National Party Member of Parliament Navin Dissanayake was appointed as the party's new Vice Chairman. This appointment coincides with the reorganisation of party po... Read More


Sri Lanka closely monitors political developments in Venezuela

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The current political situation and ongoing developments in Venezuela are receiving close attention from the Sri Lankan government. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign ... Read More


Heavy rains forecast in several areas today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- A low-pressure area developed in the Bay of Bengal after a low-level atmospheric disturbance southeast of Sri Lanka intensified. The Department of Meteorology forecasts indicate ... Read More


Parliament to vote on select committee for elections today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Approval for the establishment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to investigate and recommend the appropriate electoral system for Provincial Council elections is scheduled for ... Read More


Heavy rains, strong winds in the forecast

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The low-level atmospheric disturbance is currently established to the southeast of the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers will occur at times in Eastern ... Read More


2026 academic year kicks off

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- All government and government-approved private schools across Sri Lanka have officially reopened today (5) for the first phase of the 2026 academic year. This reopening also incl... Read More


Customs targets Rs. 2,206 billion for 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The Ministry of Finance has established a revenue target of 2,206 billion rupees for the Sri Lanka Customs Department for the year 2026. This figure represents a strategic reduct... Read More