ACMC appeals to Saudi King for pardon for Sri Lankan facing death penalty
The All Ceylon Makkal Congress has dispatched an official appeal to King Salman of Saudi Arabia seeking royal clemency for Sivarasa Anojan. The political party…
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Adverse weather affects 41 divisional secretariat divisions across 10 districts
Inclement weather has impacted communities across 41 Divisional Secretariat divisions in 10 districts of Sri Lanka. Persistent downpours and strong winds have…
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Special security at Aluthkade Courts as long-awaited 2019 Easter Sunday attacks verdict due today
Intensive security arrangements have been implemented at the Aluthkade Courts Complex as the trial-at-bar prepares to deliver its verdict in a case concerning…
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Police uncover more details on seizure of over 21kg of 'Ice' in Matara
Sri Lankan police have uncovered additional details regarding the recent seizure of over 21 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine ('Ice') in Matara. A man and a…
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Damith Premathilake Wins Gold at ARCASIA Awards 2026
Sri Lankan architect Damith Premathilake has won Gold at the ARCASIA Awards 2026 for his design of KAYA – Holiday Retreat in Diyathalawa, earning international…
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Suspect arrested with 8 firearms linked to murders of Dan Priyasad and his brother
Police investigations have revealed that a suspect arrested in Wabada, Kadawatha, with eight firearms, ammunition and heroin is the main
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Large tree falls near Kandy Railway Station, two vehicles damaged
A massive roadside tree collapsed near the Kandy Railway Station, causing extensive damage to two vehicles passing by. Emergency crews and local authorities…
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Remand suspects a major factor in prison overcrowding, officials say
Prison authorities in Sri Lanka identified the burgeoning remand population as a primary driver of acute overcrowding in detention facilities. Officials called…
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Over 21kg of ICE recovered in Matara raid; Duo arrested
Police seized more than 21 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine during an intelligence raid on a residence in Walgama, Matara. Two suspects were taken into…
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Sajith speaks to Sri Lankan facing death penalty in Saudi Arabia by telephone
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa spoke via telephone with Sivarasa Anojan, who is facing the death penalty in Saudi Arabia. Premadasa pledged his full…
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Residents evacuated following major landslide in Maskeliya estate
Authorities enforced mandatory evacuations for estate workers and residents following a catastrophic landslide at Gartmore Estate in Maskeliya. Building…
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Mahaweli rises as heavy rain triggers flood, landslide fears
Heavy rainfall across the Central Highlands has triggered flood and landslide warnings, with the Mahaweli Ganga reaching spill level in Nawalapitiya and…
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Africa is buying: Sri Lanka must start selling
Former Ambassador Sri Lanka has spent decades concentrating its exports on traditional markets in Europe, North America and Asia.
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Illusion of recovery: Three fault lines threatening Sri Lanka’s future
chandre.dharma@yahoo.ca) The official narrative surrounding Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is optimistic and up-beat. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has…
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Protest against setting up of cement factory in highly populated area near BIA
… school alleges deception What began quietly as a single-storey tourist hotel, on the edge of Katunayake-Seeduwa has, five years later, morphed into a looming…
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Expect some stormy weather from disturbance in Bay of Bengal
A low-pressure area over the Andaman Sea region of the Bay of Bengal, northeast of Sri Lanka, is expected to intensify into a depression, within the next 24…
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Sri Lanka’s educated youth unemployment among highest in Asia: IMF
Sri Lanka records the highest unemployment rate among highly educated youth in the Asian economies highlighted in a recent International
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Metro Bus Service’s Fourth Depot Opens in Ratmalana
The fourth Metro Bus depot was officially opened in Ratmalana on September 21, 2026, with 30 new buses set to serve Colombo’s urban transport network. The…
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Sri Lankan Architect Viluckshi Ravindran Appointed Deputy Chair of ARCASIA Young Architects Committee
Sri Lankan architect Viluckshi Ravindran, representing the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, has been designated Deputy Chair of the ARCASIA Committee on…
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Sri Lankan Cuisine Featured Among 20 Underrated Cuisines to Try
Sri Lankan cuisine has been featured by The Spicy Chefs among 20 underrated cuisines from around the world that food lovers are encouraged to try at least once.
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13 schools in Nuwara Eliya and Hatton zones closed due to adverse weather
Thirteen Sinhala and Tamil medium schools across the Nuwara Eliya and Hatton education zones have been granted a holiday today due to severe weather.…