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Debate on Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be held today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The debate on the second reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is scheduled to be held today (17). The debate will take place from 11.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., the Sec... Read More


UK Deputy PM David Lammy to arrive in Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Lammy is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (17). The visit will reaffirm the UK-Sri Lanka partnership while the Deput... Read More


2025 O/L examination to commence today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination is scheduled to commence today (17). According to the Department of Examinations, a total of 451,463 candidates are set to sit f... Read More


Showery conditions expected to enhance from today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Showery conditions are expected to enhance in Northern, Northcentral, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces in next few days from today (17), the Department of Meteorology said. Sh... Read More


Locomotive operators to launch a strike at midnight

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- A group of Sri Lanka Railway locomotive operators have announced they will launch a strike from midnight today (17). The decision was taken in protest against a move to begin tr... Read More


IMF Chief visits cyclone-affected areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva commenced her official engagements in Sri Lanka with field visits to areas affected by Cyclon... Read More


IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (17). During the meeting, the IMF Chi... Read More


Dilith demands clarity on Govt.'s remarks over eradicating racism from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The assertion made by the government faction on eradicating racism from Sri Lanka is damaging the image of the entire country, since Sri Lankans in general are not racist in natu... Read More


JICA yet to grant final approval for Light Rail Transit project - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has not yet granted final approval for the proposed Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Colombo, the Minister of Foreign Affairs... Read More


Traffic congestion reported due to protest stage by Colombo University students

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- A protest march organized by students of the University of Colombo, based on several demands, has caused severe traffic congestion in the vicinity of the Colombo University today... Read More