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Middle East crisis and rising fuel costs deepen SriLankan Airlines' losses

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The ongoing crisis in West Asia, together with the sharp increase in fuel prices, has placed additional financial pressure on the already cash-strapped national carrier, SriLankan... Read More


Former minister Rohitha Bogollagama remanded until november 25

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama has been further remanded until November 25 by the Colombo High Court in connection with a corruption case filed by the Commission to Investiga... Read More


Over 11,000 youths arrested in drug trafficking cases during past two years, president reveals

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A total of 11,970 individuals aged 21 and below were arrested in connection with drug trafficking during the 2025-2026 period, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed, warning... Read More


Former Civil Defence Force officer remanded over removal of elephant tusk

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- A former Civil Defence Force officer arrested in connection with the suspected removal of a tusk from a dead elephant in Kahatagasdigiliya, Anuradhapura was remanded until Novembe... Read More


Vegetable supplies to katugastota Economic Centre drop by over 50%

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Vegetable supplies to the Katugastota Economic Centre dropped by more than 50% due to heavy rains affecting cultivation in several parts of the country. D.N. Silva, President of ... Read More


Sri Lanka's North-Western blue swimming crab fishery secures south Asia's first MSC certification

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Sri Lanka's North-Western blue swimming crab fishery became the first fishery in the country and South Asia to achieve certification against the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) F... Read More


27 dropouts in Grandpass reintegrated into education system

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Twenty-seven children from Grandpass who had dropped out of school have been successfully reintegrated into the education system following an initiative by the Grandpass Police Co... Read More


Parliament set to approve Rs. 4.26 billion for Air Force drone system

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Parliament is scheduled to debate and approve Supplementary Estimate No. 8 of 2026, amounting to Rs. 4.261 billion, today (05), following a decision by the Committee on Parliament... Read More


Ajith P. Perera accuses President of misleading public over tax increases

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera has accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of misleading the public by claiming that his Government had not introduced any new taxes since taking... Read More


National poverty line rises to Rs. 17,742 in September 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- Sri Lanka's official national poverty line rose to Rs. 17,742 per person per month in September 2026, according to the latest data published by the Department of Census and Statis... Read More