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Air quality in several cities in Sri Lanka has deteriorated to unhealthy levels this morning owing to various factors, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has stated. The NBRO warned that the Air Quality Index (AQI) has…

The Sri Lanka government’s proposed counterterrorism legislation includes numerous provisions similar to the current abusive law and risks facilitating the same kind of repression, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said today. The HRW noted that…

Health authorities have reported an increase in the spread of several viral diseases coinciding with the prevailing cold weather conditions in Sri Lanka. Senior Medical Officer at the Gampaha Hospital, Dr. Ravindra Udagamage, stated that…

Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island, today (20), the Department of Meteorology said. There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in Nuwara-Eliya district in the early hours of the morning. Misty…

Sri Lanka defeated Ireland by 106 runs in the 13th match of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup at Windhoek to remain unbeaten in the tournament. Chasing a 268-run target, Ireland batters failed to put on decisive partnerships and were…

The Indian Army has successfully constructed a third Bailey bridge on Sri Lanka’s B-492 Highway, linking Kandy and Nuwara Eliya in the Central Province, restoring a critical lifeline that was severed for over a month following Cyclone…

Eric Meyer is set to be appointed as the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, according to reports indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated him for the diplomatic post. Eric Meyer, a career member of the U.S.…

Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to expand cultural cooperation by promoting religious tourism, aiming to hold joint cultural exhibitions and heritage programs, according to an official statement on Tuesday. The development came during…

In view of the current and escalating unrest in the Middle East region, a set of guidelines for Sri Lankans working and residing in Israel has been issued by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Israel. According to the statement issued by the…

The sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka nearly four decades ago should be honoured, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday, appearing to criticise the governments in the 1990s for not publicly…