A total of 27 individuals, among them 10 children, sustained injuries following a bus accident reported…
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Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith Emerges as Papal Contender Following Pope Francis’ Passing
Multiple international news platforms have spotlighted Sri Lanka’s Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo, as…
Government Gazette Proposes Repeal of Online Safety Act
A new draft bill has been published via Gazette notification, proposing the complete repeal of the…
Man Arrested After Mahiyanganaya Shooting Leaves One Injured
A 55-year-old man has been taken into custody following a shooting incident that occurred in Mahiyanganaya…
Sri Lanka Sees Strong Tourism Surge in Early 2025, Generating Over $1 Billion in Revenue
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has seen a remarkable upswing in the first quarter of 2025, as…
Sri Lankan Film Nelum Kuluna Tops Netflix Charts with Tamil Adaptation
The Tamil-dubbed version of Nelum Kuluna, a Sri Lankan Sinhala-language adult comedy-drama, began streaming on Netflix…
Private Sector Minimum Wage Increased to Rs. 27,000 from April 2025
In a significant move aimed at supporting private sector workers, the Cabinet of Ministers has given…
Sri Lanka and India Sign Landmark Defense Cooperation Agreement
Sri Lanka and India have signed a landmark Defense Cooperation Understanding Agreement that underscores the principle…
Trump Imposes 44% Tariff on Sri Lankan Imports
The United States, under President Donald Trump, has announced a significant 44% tariff on Sri Lankan…