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Air quality drops across the whole island

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Air quality has declined to unhealthy levels in many parts of Sri Lanka, according to the National Building Research Institute (NBRI). As such, the general public, and particula... Read More


Aswesuma benefit scheme debate in parliament today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Parliament meets at 9:30 am today under Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne to debate the Aswesuma welfare benefit payment scheme. A proposal for a special committee to study the lac... Read More


Police introduce new hotlines for drug raids

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Police Headquarters establishes specialised contact numbers to gather information for planned anti-drug raids scheduled throughout 2026. Public assistance provided during 2024 an... Read More


Man arrested with over 200 million in suspected drug money

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Officers from the Illegal Assets Investigation Division arrested a 40-year-old resident of Ibbagamuwa yesterday (19) in connection with money laundering. Authorities seized 283.3... Read More


Dry weather expected across the island today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Dry weather conditions will prevail over most parts of the country today (20), according to a statement from the Department of Meteorology. Frosty conditions are possible at som... Read More


Honey collector critically injured in Maduru Oya shooting

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A 32-year-old man sustained severe injuries after being shot while gathering honey in the Maduru Oya Reserve near the Dambana indigenous village in Mahiyangana. The incident occu... Read More


Ratnapura records highest temperature

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Ratnapura marked the island's highest maximum temperature today (19) at 32.9C. According to data from the Department of Meteorology's regional centres, several major cities exper... Read More


Galle secures spot in global honeymoon destinations for 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The historic city of Galle in Sri Lanka earned fifth place on Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Honeymoon Destinations list. This ranking is based on genuine ... Read More


Egg prices drop sharply across markets

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Egg prices in the local market are experiencing a rapid decline, with a medium-sized egg now selling for approximately Rs. 30. According to the All Island Egg Merchants' Associa... Read More


Govt under fire for pushing motion while minister is away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa questioned in Parliament today (20) why the government is rushing to debate the no-confidence motion against the Minister of Education while sh... Read More