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Cabinet clears EUR 10 million EU grant for sustainable trade initiatives

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the acceptance of a EUR 10 million grant from the European Union (EU) to support a project aimed at advancing sustainable trade between Sri L... Read More


National Deepawali festival in Matale on Nov. 7

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The National Deepawali Festival 2026 will be held on November 7 at the Sri Muthumariamman Temple in Matale, bringing together religious leaders, government representatives and mem... Read More


SriLankan Airlines clarifies cargo hold smoke alert incident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- SriLankan Airlines has confirmed that flight UL605, arriving from Melbourne to Colombo, declared an emergency prior to landing on 1 November due to a smoke alarm being triggered i... Read More


TIN rush causes heavy congestion at Inland Revenue Department

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A massive crowd gathered at the Inland Revenue Department's head office, causing heavy congestion as large numbers of people arrived to obtain their Taxpayer Identification Number... Read More


Fire destroys popular cosmetics store in Kiribathgoda Town

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A sudden fire broke out at a popular cosmetics store located in Kiribathgoda town around 5:00 PM today (02), causing extensive damage to the property. Reports indicate that both ... Read More


Chinese Communist Party outlines closer scrutiny of officials

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Chinese Communist Party is set to tighten oversight of its officials by scrutinising their assets and online activities, according to a party document released on Sunday. The... Read More


ITEC Alumni Association to host special Diwali festival 'Lighting the Lamps of Prosperity for the Island' on November 6

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Alumni Association is set to organize a special Diwali festival under the theme "Lighting the Lamps of Prosperity for the Isla... Read More


Former Ministry Secretary Gamini Amarawardana granted bail

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Former Secretary to the Ministry of Co-operatives and Internal Trade, Gamini Kithsiri Dias Amarawardana-who was arrested earlier today (02) by the Bribery Commission-has been rele... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa ordered to be produced before Hambantota High Court over 2017 port protest case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Hambantota Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara today (02) ordered the Superintendent of the Colombo Remand Prison to produce Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa before the Hambantota ... Read More


Giant 200-kg cobia fish fetches Rs. 252,000 in Batticaloa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A giant Copra (Cobia) fishweighing around 200 kilogrammes has been caught by fishermen off the coast of Dharmapuram in Kiran Kulam, Batticaloa. The massive fish, caught yesterday... Read More