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Bay of Bengal earthquake has no impact on Sri Lanka – GSMB
There is no impact on Sri Lanka from the earthquake reported earlier today near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in the Bay of Bengal, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau has stated.
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hit the Bay of…
At least 20 injured elephants receiving treatment at present
At least 20 injured elephants are currently receiving treatment across the country, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.
According to the Department, most of the elephants receiving treatment have sustained leg injuries…
Japan agrees to continue granting scholarships to Sri Lankan public sector workers
The government of Japan has signed an agreement to continue its scholarship programme for executive-level government officials in Sri Lanka.
Since 2010, the government of Japan has been offering scholarships on a grant basis through the…
X-Press Pearl Disaster: SC orders shipping company to pay US$1 bln in compensation
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (24) ordered a shipping company to pay US$1 billion in compensation for the environmental and economic damage caused due to the fire onboard the X-Press Pearl vessel, Ada Derana reporter said.
The…
Sri Lanka to end tax breaks for Port City Colombo project by Chinese firm – Report
Sri Lanka is set to end tax breaks for the Port City Colombo project being implemented by a Chinese state-run firm as part of commitments under an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package, a move expected to hit the viability of…
Committee of Inquiry finds IGP Deshabandhu Tennakoon guilty of all allegations, recommends his…
The Committee of Inquiry appointed to investigate and report its findings on Inspector General of Police Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power, has found him guilty of all allegations leveled against the IGP.…
BOI approves 57 projects, Sri Lanka gets USD 569mn in FDIs in 2025: Dy Minister
The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved 57 projects so far this year (2025), according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chaturanga Abeysingha.
Deputy Minister Abeysingha stated that the total value of…
Increase in female population over males could lead to future crises, expert warns
The continuous decline in the male population in comparison to the number of females in Sri Lanka could lead to significant crises in the future, Senior Professor Aminda Methsila of Wayamba University of Sri Lanka has warned.
According…
Tuk-Tuk robbers nabbed in Polgasowita
Three individuals allegedly involved in a series of three-wheeler robberies have been apprehended by the Mount Lavinia Crimes Investigation Division, police stated.
The arrests were made yesterday (21) in Polgasowita within the Kahathuduwa…
Sri Lanka to procure US West Texas Intermediate crude oil?
The government is reportedly looking at the possibility of procuring US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in a bid to reduce the trade deficit between Sri Lanka and the United States.
Following the decision by US President Donald…