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World's largest purple star sapphire unveiled in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- The 'Star of Pure Land', widely regarded as the largest natural purple star sapphire in the world, was officially unveiled during a special press briefing in Colombo yesterday (1... Read More


Fatal bus crash in Haldummulla

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- A bus driver died after his vehicle, which was travelling from Colombo to Welimada overturned in the Uwathenna area of Haldummulla. Police indicated that the door next to the dr... Read More


Opposition-backed group secures victory in Alawwa Cooperative election

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- An opposition-backed alliance has secured a decisive victory in the election held to appoint representatives for the Alawwa Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society. The opposition gro... Read More


Pigeons lead to brutal murder

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- A 38-year-old resident of Oliyamulla, Wattala, has been killed following a violent dispute over pigeons in the Meegahawatta area of Peliyagoda. The Peliyagoda Police confirmed t... Read More


Former MPs file petitions against Bill to abolish parliamentary pensions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Six former Members of Parliament have filed petitions in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the bill proposed to abolish parliamentary pensions. The first pe... Read More


Inmate dies after falling into well

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- A 22-year-old remand prisoner has died at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital after falling into a well within the Galle Prison premises. The deceased has been identified as a resi... Read More


17th edition of India-Maldives-Sri Lanka DOSTI Exercise kicks off in Maldives

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- The harbour phase of the 17th DOSTI exercise is currently underway in Male, featuring collaborative MARPOL exercises and joint VBSS drills conducted by the Indian Coast Guard, th... Read More


Northern railway line to close for storm repairs

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Sections of the Northern Railway Line will be temporarily closed starting tomorrow (19) to facilitate urgent reconstruction following damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The Genera... Read More


Sri Lanka's economy must focus on export-led growth to achieve targets

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Sri Lanka's economy, currently recovering from the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, needs to grow at 10%-11% between 2026 and 2030, with a minimum of 7%-8% growth over the next five yea... Read More


Health minister discusses sector challenges with Chief Prelates

Sri Lanka, Jan. 17 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa and Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni visited the Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera of the Asgiri Chapter and the M... Read More