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E-gates opens at BIA, marking milestone for Lanka's aviation sector

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Marking a red-letter day for the local aviation sector, the first Automated Border Control (ABC) e-gates were installed today at Bandaranaike International Airport arrival termin... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourism arrivals in January

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Sri Lanka's tourism sector saw a robust beginning this year, with official data showing 223,645 international visitors already arriving in the country in the first 25 days of the... Read More


School Development Officers continue strike

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The hunger strike launched by School Development Officers in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding permanency in the teaching service, entered its second consecutive d... Read More


CBSL maintains Overnight Policy Rate

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Monetary Policy Board decided to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75% during its meeting yesterday. This decision aims to guide inflation toward a 5% target while ba... Read More


GMOA to decide on next phase of union action

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Central Committee of the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) is scheduled to meet today (28) to determine the next phase of its escalating professional struggle. ... Read More


Ex-President Ranil's case to be recalled

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court is scheduled to recall the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (28). The case, filed under the Public Property Act, concerns alle... Read More


Dry weather expected across the island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Dry weather will prevail over most parts of the island today (28), as the Department of Meteorology forecasts a break from recent rains. While the general outlook remains clear, ... Read More


Housing compensation checks for cyclone victims delayed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Distribution of compensation checks worth Rs. 2 million each for families whose homes were destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah is currently underway as part of the first phase of the "Re... Read More


Pavan Rathnayake scores maiden ODI century

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Pavan Rathnayake reached his first international century today (27) during the third and final One Day International against England at the R. Premadasa Stadium. The 23-year-old ... Read More


Investigation underway into Ambalangoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Ambalangoda Police have launched a manhunt for two unidentified gunmen who shot a 28-year-old man during a house party in Sunamiwatta today. The victim, identified as a resident ... Read More