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Woman abducted and thrown into well in Batti: Pharmacy owner arrested
A suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident in Batticaloa where remains of a woman’s body were discovered in an abandoned well, and another abducted woman was rescued alive from the same location.
The arrest was made by…
GMOA to launch nationwide token strike today
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch a nationwide token strike, today (31) at 8 a.m. based on several demands, including the alleged illegal transfers of doctors.
The Secretary of the Government…
Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island
Warm weather conditions prevailing over the island are expected to continue, today (31), the Department of Meteorology said.
Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and…
Sri Lankan arrested at BIA for smuggling 38 exotic pets
A Sri Lankan passenger who attempted to smuggle 38 exotic pets estimated to be worth nearly Rs. 1 million into the country, in violation of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance (FFPO) and the Animal Diseases Act, was arrested in the…
Under the Surface: Why China’s Deep-Sea Ambitions Pose an Existential Threat to Sri…
A bombshell investigative report released this week by Reuters, titled "China is mapping the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with the U.S.," has sent shockwaves through the Indo-Pacific. While the report frames the issue…
Japan to assist establishment of reliable communication networks in Sri Lanka
The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, signed a grant contract to provide radio equipment under the “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” scheme.
The contract was signed yesterday (24) with Waruna…
Teachers asked to explain absence from Tangalle meeting chaired by PM
The Zonal Education Office of Tangalle has requested an explanation regarding the absence of teachers at a meeting held on March 15 at the Tangalle Urban Council, which was chaired by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.
In this regard, the…
Sri Lankan gold prices drop sharply by Rs. 38,000 over past week
In line with global market trends, gold prices in the local market have decreased by Rs. 5,000 today, bringing the total decline to approximately Rs. 38,000 compared to the previous week.
As a result, the price of a 24-carat gold…
India and Sri Lanka Discuss Regional Fallout of West Asia Conflict
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath held high-level talks on Tuesday to address the growing economic and security implications of the escalating West Asia conflict.
As the closure…
ADB Chief arrives in Sri Lanka on official visit
The President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Masato Kanda arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit this morning (23).
He stated that he arrived in Colombo at a “critical moment” as the country transitions from crisis response…