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Cabinet approves signing of UN Convention against cybercrime

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal for the country to become a signatory to the United Nations Convention against Cybercrimes (UNCC). This decision comes following... Read More


Piyal Manamperi further remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Piyal Manamperi, the first suspect in the case involving the seizure of containers with chemicals used to manufacture the narcotic 'ICE', has been further remanded until October ... Read More


Sri Lanka and Belize establish diplomatic ties

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Sri Lanka and Belize have formally established diplomatic relations, effective from yesterday (21), following the signing of an agreement. The pact was signed in New York by the... Read More


Imported rice prices capped by Consumer Affairs Authority

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has established new maximum retail prices (MRPs) for various types of imported rice. The new prices, which came into force on October 21, 20... Read More


Railway service restrictions continue

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Sri Lanka Railways has confirmed that restrictions on train services along the up-country line are continuing today (22), following a series of earth slips affecting the tracks. ... Read More


Rs. 183.8 billion allocated for pharmaceutical needs in 2025

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Chief Government Whip and Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa, stated in Parliament yesterday (21) that a sum of Rs. 183.8 billion has been allocated to... Read More


A/L student dies after falling into unsafe culvert during heavy rain

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- An Advanced Level (A/L) student who was hospitalized on October 20 after falling into an unprotected culvert during heavy rainfall has died yesterday (21). The deceased was a fe... Read More


Puttalam coconut plantations affected by caterpillar outbreak

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A widespread infestation of coconut caterpillars is causing significant damage across numerous plantations in Sri Lanka's Puttalam District. The outbreak has already impacted mo... Read More


Train services disruption continues

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Train services on Sri Lanka's up-country line are facing disruptions, according to a statement from Sri Lanka Railways. Passengers travelling from Colombo will find their journe... Read More


Sri Lankan man denies entering UK illegally and exposing himself amid Portsmouth incident

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Sukirthan Thangrasha, 37, of New Road, Fratton, denied common assault, indecent exposure and entering the UK illegally. The defendant appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court where he... Read More