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Entertainment programmes for Ditwah victims

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Renowned artists visited the Walapane area yesterday (19) to conduct a series of entertainment programmes aimed at improving the mental well-being of residents affected by Cyclon... Read More


Mysterious death of worker at Homagama textbook warehouse

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A 42-year-old sales assistant was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the residential quarters of the Pitipana textbook warehouse complex on January 18. Homagama Police ... Read More


Over 450,000 vehicles imported since lifting of ban

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A total of 451,770 vehicles have been imported to Sri Lanka since the government resumed vehicle import approvals in February 2025. This information was disclosed in Parliament ... Read More


Private sector minimum wage increased

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The national minimum wage for private sector employees will rise effective January 1, 2026, following the National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2025. Commi... Read More


Opposition members protest against education reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Black bands and protest signs were displayed by opposition members of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha today during a demonstration against education reforms, same-sex marriage laws... Read More


Government to repurpose buildings to ease prison overcrowding

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Several government buildings will be acquired to house inmates as a solution to prison congestion levels currently exceeding 300%. Justice and National Integration Minister Harsh... Read More


Supreme Court to hear Mahindanda and Nalin's appeals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has fixed 09 March to hear the appeals filed by former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their prison sentences. The o... Read More


School student drowns in Vavuniya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A school student lost his life after drowning in the Mahamailankulama tank in Vavuniya. The deceased was identified as an 18-year-old resident of Kovilkulam, Vavuniya. The stude... Read More


Mainly weather to be dry today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island today (18) according to the Department of Meteorology. There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in N... Read More


Former Minister Nandana Gunathilaka passes away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Former Minister Nandana Gunathilake has passed away at the age of 64. He died early this morning (18) while receiving treatment at the Ragama Teaching Hospital for a prolonged i... Read More