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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


Johnston surrenders to FCID

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando surrendered to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over the alleged misuse of a Sathosa lorry which caused a financial loss to the... Read More


Almost USD 1bn for road repairs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Transport and Highways Minister Bimal Rathnayake has announced a nearly one-billion-dollar investment for 2026 to reconstruct roads devastated by Cyclone Ditwah and fund new const... Read More


Woman arrested with illicit liquor stock

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- A woman was taken into custody in the Balangoda, Mirigama for possessing a stock of illicit liquor. Police reported the seizure of 1,080 litres of goda, 81 liters of illicit spir... Read More


Veteran lyricist Chandrasena Thalangama passes away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Renowned lyricist and veteran journalist Chandrasena Thalangama passed away last night (04) at the age of 71. Thalangama, who spent decades in the media industry, was a celebrate... Read More