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The Republic of Korea, UN Women and Chrysalis partner to advance the women, peace and security agenda in Sri Lanka UN Women and Chrysalis delivered in-kind support to approx. 100 women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Badulla as...

High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, H.E. Santosh Jha and Deputy Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, Hon. T. B. Sarath, jointly inaugurated and handed over Jim Brown Nagar Model Village in Mannar to the 24 beneficiary families. The event was also attended...

Prabakharan was keener on Sri Lankan Mineral Sands than past Sri Lankan governments. He commanded the LTTE not to attack Mineral Sands of Sri Lanka. He blocked the water supply to the mineral sand and also caused difficulties for shipping...

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) marked a historic milestone today, recording its highest-ever daily turnover at Rs. 18.7 billion. This remarkable surge is attributed to a significant increase in market confidence, reflecting renewed investor interest and positive sentiment across the...

Employees of the Weligama Michelin Tire Company, which is reportedly on the verge of being sold, continued their protest today. A large number of employees took part in the demonstration, which also included significant opposition directed at Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe.

The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas, effective until tomorrow (28th). According to the warning, the affected sea areas extend from Chilaw to Puttalam via Kankesanthurai, and from Galle to Pottuvil via...

MP Prasanna Siriwardena stated that Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who had earlier declared that Araliya Gaha Mandiraya would not be used for political activities prior to the election, must now explain how he brought provincial council members to Araliya Gaha Mandiraya...

A structured initiative has been identified as essential to revitalize the local economy, strengthen the tourism industry, and enhance the overall visitor experience in Colombo through increased night-time tourism activities. In line with this objective, a project has been planned...

The Epidemiology Department has issued a warning regarding the potential spread of Chikungunya in several regions of the country.According to Epidemiologist Dr. Chinthana Perera, the risk is particularly high in parts of the Colombo District, including Kaduwela, Gothatuwa, and Battaramulla,...

The Kurunduwatta Police report that an Army Brigadier has been arrested in connection with an incident in which he entered the SSC Stadium in Colombo dressed in military uniform and assaulted two private security personnel. The suspect was taken into...