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Advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas in the sea areas off the coasts extending from Colombo to Kankasanthurai via Puttalam and Mannar.
Issuing the advisory, effective until 06.00 a.m. on…
Sri Lanka’s new President urged to uphold press freedom, repeal PTA and Online Safety Act
As many as 25 civil society organizations including the Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to ensure that Sri Lanka upholds press freedom…
President Anura Kumara arrives in China
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who embarked on a state visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has arrived at Beijing International Airport.
He had touched down at airport at approximately 10:25 a.m. local…
Five acting ministers appointed during President’s state visit to China
With President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s departure from the country for a State Visit to China, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, five acting ministers have been appointed to oversee key ministries under the president’s…
Govt. plans to establish labs for medicine testing: Health Secretary
The Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, has announced that the government is focusing on the establishment of several laboratories to test medicines in the near future.
Dr. Jasinghe also indicated that an…
Schoolgirl abducted in Kandy found in Ampara, suspect arrested
Police have located the schoolgirl abducted in Daulagala, Kandy on Saturday (11).
The schoolgirl, along with the primary suspect involved in the abduction have been found by the police while they were boarded on a luxury bus that was…
Sri Lanka’s remarkable tourism growth in 2024, greater sights on 2025
Sri Lanka has emerged as a shining star in global tourism, recording an impressive $3.17 billion in revenue in 2024. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reports this as a 53.2% leap from the $2.07 billion earned in 2023, reaffirming the…
Taxes on vehicles may increase up to 600%: Vehicle importers
The Sri Lanka Vehicle Importers’ Association has raised concerns about the potential hike in vehicle import taxes, which are currently at approximately 300%. According to the association, taxes could climb to 400%, 500%, or even 600% for…
8 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy has led to the seizure of two Indian fishing boats and the apprehension of 08 Indian fishermen, poaching in Sri Lankan waters.
This special operation was conducted in the sea area north…
Tamarind shortage in market; Prices skyrocket ahead of Thai Pongal
The price of tamarind has been rapidly rising due to a shortage in the local market.
Normally priced between Rs. 350-400 per kilogram, it was reported that tamarind was sold for as much as Rs. 2,000 per kilogram in the Hatton area today…