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Thailand reiterates commitment to rescue Sri Lankan human trafficking victims in Myanmar

The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe has called on Chatchai Bangchuad, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand recently. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 10:15 pm

Sri Lanka hopes for more Chinese tourists: Deputy Minister

“I have traveled almost all over China, and get impressed by the beauty of the diverse culture, food and friendly people. I also hope that more Chinese tourists will come to my country to experience Sri Lanka’s scenery and culture,” Ruwan Ranasinghe, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka told Xinhua.MORE..

| January 14, 2025 9:35 pm

Over 100 evacuated due to risk of Gal Oya river bunds breaching

Over 100 individuals from more than 25 families in Senanayakapura and Samapura in Ampara, have been evacuated to safer locations due to the risk of the Gal Oya river bunds breaching, according to the Ampara District Secretary. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 8:22 pm

Minister of Trade addresses Red Rice shortage, blames past policies

Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that the current shortage of Red Rice in the market emerged as a result of mismanagement by previous governments, while assuring the public that measures are being taken to address the situation. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 7:27 pm

Two Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with gems worth over Rs. 17 mln

A group of officers of Sri Lanka Customs has apprehended a Chinese national father and his daughter over their attempt to smuggle a stock of gemstones out of the country. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 5:47 pm

President Dissanayake to meet Chinese counterpart tomorrow

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently undertaking a 4-day state visit in China will meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (14), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 5:43 pm

Sydney beaches shut once again over mysterious debris washed on shore

Sydney’s popular Manly Beach and other beaches around the Australian city were closed on Tuesday as authorities investigated marble-sized balls of white and gray debris that had washed on shore, in the latest such mysterious incident in recent months. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 4:45 pm

Compensation for flood-damaged crops to be paid by month-end

The Agrarian Insurance Board announced that compensation for crops damaged during the floods in November last year will be disbursed by the end of this month. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 4:05 pm

Parliamentary staff summoned to CID over false information on Parliament website

Several parliamentary officers have been summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) tomorrow (15) to provide statements regarding the inclusion of a doctorate title before the name of Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, on the official Parliament website. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 3:32 pm

Hamas expected to release 33 hostages in first phase of emerging ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say

Hamas is expected to release 33 hostages during the first phase of an emerging ceasefire agreement being finalized by negotiators in Doha, two Israeli officials said, the first positive sign in months that a truce in the Israel-Hamas war may be in sight. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 3:01 pm

Flooding disrupts access to Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya

A section of the road leading to the Somawathi Raja Maha Viharaya in Polonnaruwa has been flooded, causing significant disruption to vehicular movement, according to police. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 2:17 pm

Digital NICs to be issued from this month - Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne states that the issuance of digital national identity cards is set to commence this month. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 1:16 pm

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 and the right to freedom of expression MORE..

| January 14, 2025 1:05 pm

Abduction of schoolgirl in Kandy solely an extortion attempt, says father

The schoolgirl recently abducted in the Daulagala area of Gampola has been handed over to the Daulagala Police by Ampara Police officers last night (13), along with the primary suspect. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 12:02 pm

Govt urged to implement systemic excise policy to protect people

The Alcohol & Drug Information Center (ADIC) claims that due to the 20% increase in alcohol taxes in 2023, alcohol consumption has decreased by 8.3 million liters, and the government’s alcohol excise revenue has increased by Rs. 11.6 billion. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 11:43 am

Driver injured as hospital ambulance collides with electric pole

An ambulance belonging to the Rural Hospital in Wanathawilluwa has skidded off the road and collided with an electricity pole, injuring the driver of the vehicle. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 11:07 am

Sajith Premadasa emphasizes gratitude and cultural significance in Thai Pongal message

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa extended his heartfelt wishes to Tamil communities worldwide on the occasion of Thai Pongal, acknowledging the festival’s deep cultural importance and the universal value of gratitude. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 10:16 am

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. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 9:59 am

Top aide of impeached South Korean president pleads for investigators to halt detention efforts

The top aide of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol pleaded with law enforcement on Tuesday to abandon their efforts to detain him over last month’s martial law imposition, as authorities prepared a second attempt to take him into custody. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 9:41 am

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 purview. MORE..

| January 14, 2025 7:40 am