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Sajith backs media outlets exposing bad drugs

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa declared that he will not allow any interference with media outlets that expose the trade of inferior medicines. He made these remarks in resp... Read More


Retired Brigadier dies in road collision

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A retired Brigadier, who was also a National People's Power (NPP) candidate for the Rathnapura District, passed away following a head-on collision between a scooter and a private... Read More


Foreign Minister departs for Bangladesh

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath left for Bangladesh this morning (31), from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. The Minister is travelling to attend the funera... Read More


Opposition leader performs piano recital

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- A piano performance by Opposition Leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa took place yesterday (30) at a well-known hotel in Colombo. The musical moment ... Read More


Mathugama PS Chairman surrenders to police

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- Kasun Munasinghe, the Chairman of the Mathugama Pradeshiya Sabha (representing the SJB), has surrendered to the Mathugama Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) office today (3... Read More


Former prison guard arrested over 2009 Kalutara prison shooting

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A former prison guard was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) 16 years after a shooting incident at the Kalutara Prison resulted in the deaths of si... Read More


Another breakdown at Norochcholai

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Two of the three power generators at the Norochcholai coal power plant remain out of operation. A senior spokesperson from the plant informed Hiru News that despite this situati... Read More


China to help establish islandwide EV charging network

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A meeting between the Chinese Ambassador, Qi Zhenhong, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs took place yesterday (29) to discuss recovery efforts and future infrastructure develop... Read More


Showers and strong winds forecast for several provinces

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- Showers are expected at times in the Northern, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as in the Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, and Polonnaruwa districts. Certain locations within these areas... Read More


Special traffic plan announced for New Year celebrations

Sri Lanka, Dec. 30 -- A comprehensive traffic and security plan will be implemented in Colombo to ensure public safety and minimise congestion during the 2026 New Year celebrations. The Police Media ... Read More