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Infant dies after falling from father's arms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A tragic incident in the Batadombagahatuduwa area of Alubomulla resulted in the death of a two-and-a-half-month-old infant girl after she accidentally slipped from her father's g... Read More


Court orders arrest of man for filing false abduction complaint

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Horana Chief Magistrate Chandana Kalansuriya ordered the Horana Headquarters Police to immediately arrest a resident of Tibbotugoda for providing false information regarding an a... Read More


Man arrested for showing obscene photos to schoolgirls

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A 56-year-old resident of Nanu Oya was taken into custody yesterday for allegedly showing obscene photographs to a group of female students on multiple occasions. Nanu Oya Police... Read More


Public elects leaders based on opportunism

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- People in the country often act foolishly by electing leaders based on opportunistic motives and superficial promises. Professor Venerable Kotapitiye Rahula Thera, the Anunayake ... Read More


Economists split over World Bank's Sri Lanka growth projections

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Diverging views have been expressed by two leading economists over the World Bank's recent projections on Sri Lanka's economic growth for this year and the next. According to th... Read More


Court orders release of case records over Trincomalee beach construction dispute

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The court registrar received orders to provide complete case records to the defence counsel regarding the legal proceedings against Balangoda Kassapa Thero and nine others. Trinc... Read More


T20 World Cup trophy arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (21), ahead of the global tournament next month. To build excitement for the event, the trophy ... Read More


24 electrical trade unions threaten strike

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- 24 trade unions within the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) warned of an immediate strike without prior notice if the government issues the gazette to dissolve the board without fu... Read More


Suspect arrested with narcotics

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A 45-year-old suspect was apprehended by the Special Task Force (STF) in possession of 61.8kg of "ICE". The seized drugs carry an estimated market value exceeding Rs. 900 millio... Read More


Schools to reopen today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The second phase of the first school term for the 2026 academic year commences today (21), across all government and state-approved private schools. This follows a temporary clo... Read More