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Special party leaders’ meeting called to decide on Parliament sittings
A special party meeting has been called to decide on the conduct of Parliament sittings in the upcoming days, Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Samantha Viddyarathna.
According to the Minister, the meeting will take…
5,700 individuals living with HIV in Sri Lanka, infections decline globally
HIV infections in Sri Lanka have increased despite a decline in cases globally, according to data released by the National STD/AIDS Control Programme.
Venereologist Dr. Vino Dharmakulasinghe made this revelation during a media briefing…
Death toll due to adverse weather in recent days climbs to 31
The number of deaths reported owing to adverse weather conditions across the country since November 17 has increased to 31, the Disaster Management Centre said.
A further 10 persons have sustained injuries while 14 persons are reported…
Sri Lankan student in Bengaluru blackmailed after video call by ‘Instagram friend’
A 24-year-old Sri Lankan national in Bengaluru has fallen victim to an online sextortion racket involving an unidentified individual who first contacted him through Instagram.
According to a case filed by police, the unknown person met…
Over 365,000 individuals currently unemployed in Sri Lanka – PM
A total of 365,951 individuals are currently unemployed in Sri Lanka, according to Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.
The Prime Minister made this revelation today (26) in Parliament, in response to a question raised by the Leader of…
Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities proposed
The pressing need to establish a Higher Education Commission to regulate and monitor private universities and other degree-awarding institutions in the country has been emphasized during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on…
Fishermen urged not to venture into sea due to adverse weather conditions
All fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea until further notice due to hazardous and adverse weather conditions in the Bay of Bengal region, the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has announced.
The Ministry…
Youth dies after boat capsizes in Kalpitiya
A youth has died in an accident caused by a boat capsizing in Palakudawa, Kalpitiya, police stated.
The deceased is a 22-year-old resident of Palakudawa.
It is reported that the accident occurred while testing a boat engine that had…
Navy unveils plans for International Fleet Review 2025 at media briefing
In a media briefing held on 24 Dec 25 at the Department of Government Information, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) unveiled an extensive series of events to mark its proud 75th anniversary, centering on the upcoming International Fleet Review…
Sri Lanka’s exports surpass USD 14 bln in first ten months of 2025
Sri Lanka Customs data indicates that total exports reached USD 14,433.82 million during the first ten months of 2025, exceeding the figures recorded in the corresponding period of the previous year.
According to the Export Development…