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Foundation stones to be laid for four hospital projects worth over seven billion rupees

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will preside over the foundation stone-laying ceremonies for four major hospital development projects worth seven billion one hundred and fort... Read More


Suspect arrested with drugs worth Rs. 20 million

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Suspect was arrested in the Kirulapone area along with 2 kilograms and 500 grams of drugs valued at around Rs. 20 million. The arrest was made by the Police Special Task Force ... Read More


Heavy rain above 100mm forecast in several areas

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts that, due to atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka, skies across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, and Southern provinces, alongs... Read More


Drugs worth Rs. 320mn found in abandoned luggage

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A drug consignment was discovered inside two luggage bags abandoned at Katunayake Airport. The value is reported to be Rs. 320 million. Published by HT Digital Content Service... Read More


Lanka's economy grows 4.2% in second quarter

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka's economy expanded by 4.2% in the second quarter of 2026, with industrial and services activities recording growth while agricultural activity contracted, according to... Read More


Pillayan remanded as five-homicide probe deepens

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, also known as Pillayan, was remanded following an order issued by the Batticaloa Magistrate's Court. The former State Minis... Read More


UNDP supports DNA Lab of Govt Analyst Department

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka handed over 17 pieces of critical equipment to strengthen the DNA laboratory of the Government Analyst Department, i... Read More


ASPI of the Colombo Stock Exchange closes after losing 51.79 points

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- The All-Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at 21,262.13 after losing 51.79 points. The S&P SL20 index ended at 5,976.67 points following an 7.66-point loss.... Read More


Low unemployment, low participation: Sri Lanka's jobs paradox exposed

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Sri Lanka's low headline unemployment figures mask deeper structural challenges within the labour market, despite a 3.9% unemployment rate in 2025. Examining the broader econom... Read More


Welikada prison officer held with narcotics concealed in shoe

Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- A Welikada Prison officer has been arrested by officers of the Emergency Response Tactical Force while attempting to smuggle a stock of narcotics concealed inside his footwear. ... Read More