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Suspect nabbed over illegal possession of turtle eggs

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended one (01) suspect in possession of 117 turtle eggs, during a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Kalladichenei of Trincomalee on 28 J... Read More


Minor earthquake recorded off the coast of Trincomalee

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) has reported a minor earthquake occurring in the seas off the Trincomalee coast this afternoon, 31 January 2026. The tremor, which t... Read More


Fuel price revision for February expected tonight

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) is set to announce its monthly fuel price revision for February later tonight, January 31, 2026. According to Ceypetco officials, the ... Read More


School Development Officers demand urgent meeting with President

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The Secretary of the Sri Lanka School Development Officers' Association, Viraj Manaranga, has demanded an immediate meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake before Monday. ... Read More


Another opposition victory in Cooperative elections

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led joint opposition secured a majority in the committee election of the Dikwella Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society held today (31). At the regio... Read More


Fuel prices revised

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- A price reduction of Rs. 2 applies to White Diesel and 92 Octane Petrol from midnight tonight. Other fuel prices remain constant for February. Published by HT Digital Content Ser... Read More


Radiologists postpone strike

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Government Association of Radiological Technologists deferred their planned island-wide continuous strike, originally set to begin today (30), until next Monday. Association... Read More


Three-wheel drivers push for unified fare system

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A group of three-wheel drivers met with the Inspector General of Police to request a common price formula or integrated fare system for both app-based and independent transport s... Read More


Estate sector wage agreements signed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure announced the signing of agreements with Regional Plantation Companies to increase estate worker wages. This finalisatio... Read More


Five deaths in separate road mishapes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Five individuals, including a woman and three youths, lost their lives in a series of road incidents across Palei, Wariyapola, Padukka, Bulathsinhala, and Egodauyana within the p... Read More