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Holy See Secretary for Relations with States concludes Sri Lanka visit

SriLanka, Nov. 8 -- Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, concluded his official visit to Sri Lanka, departing this mor... Read More


Suspected coconut thief arrested for robbing watchman's gold chain

SriLanka, Nov. 8 -- Puttalam Police have reported the arrest of an individual suspected of attempting to steal coconuts, who instead ended up robbing the coconut estate's watchman of a gold chain valu... Read More


Minister orders expedited recruitment of nursing school tutors

SriLanka, Nov. 8 -- Minister of Health, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has instructed officials to immediately expedite the recruitment of tutors for the country's nursing schools. This directive follows a m... Read More


More details emerge on Kotahena murder

SriLanka, Nov. 8 -- Police investigations into the fatal shooting that took place on 16th Lane, Kotahena, are revealing more information following the arrest and questioning of three suspects. The ve... Read More


Five injured as three-wheeler overturns in Nanu Oya

SriLanka, Nov. 8 -- ive individuals, including young children, sustained injuries today (8) when the three-wheeler they were travelling in, which was reportedly driven at excessive speed, overturned. ... Read More


Over 32,000 tourist arrivals in first five days of November

India, Nov. 8 -- A total of 32,815 foreign tourists arrived in Sri Lanka during the first five days of November, according to the Tourism Promotion Bureau. The largest number of arrivals during this ... Read More


Former Minister Reports to CID

SriLanka, Nov. 7 -- Former State Minister, Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as reported by our correspondent. Published by HT Digital Content Services w... Read More


Liquor outlet sealed for violating Poya Day regulations

SriLanka, Nov. 7 -- The Excise Department reported that a retail liquor outlet has been sealed following a surprise inspection by Ja-Ela Excise Officers. The sealing was carried out because the liquo... Read More


Two injured as speeding three-wheeler skids

SriLanka, Nov. 7 -- Two people were injured and admitted to Dickoya Base Hospital after a speeding three-wheeler skidded and crashed into a telephone pole while travelling from Maskeliya Upcot to Hatt... Read More


Cabinet approves 2026 Budget presentation today

SriLanka, Nov. 7 -- The Cabinet has given its approval for the 2026 National Budget to be presented to Parliament. The Budget for the year 2026 is scheduled to be delivered by President Anura Kumara ... Read More