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Govt. beefs up security to lawyers, investigating officers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- In the wake of lawyers urging the government to ensure their security in dispensing their professional duties, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said yesterday the governm... Read More


Foreign tourist visiting Sigiriya trampled to death by wild elephant

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A foreign tourist on a visit to Sigiriya had been trampled to death by a wild elephant at Pidurangala area. Victim Prof. Joe Anton, 67, was a Hungarian tourist. Residents of the... Read More


Ambatale-Dehiwala water line breakdown disrupts supply

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a suspension of water supply to several areas following a sudden breakdown in the main water supply line from A... Read More


Arguments over Anura Karunathilake's resignation from committee probing container release

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka informed Parliament that he has resigned from the Select Committee of Parliament probing the release of 323 containers, o... Read More


First Muslim left party seeks recognition from Election Commission

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Muslim Left Front has officially submitted its application for registration to the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, its General Secretary M.R.M. Faizal said today. The Musl... Read More


Sri Lanka faces ETA approval delay amid technical disruption

w Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Sri Lanka High Commission in London has announced a temporary disruption in the issuance of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) approval notices due to unforeseen techni... Read More


Heavy showers above 75 mm expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Fairly heavy showers exceeding 75 mm are likely at some places in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, the Department of Meteo... Read More


Another bribery case against S.M. Ranjith fixed for April 02

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal today fixed for April 02 the hearing of another case filed by the Bribery Commission against former North Central Province Chief Minister S... Read More


Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day in Geneva with pressure on Kyiv

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Health authorities have raised concern over the continued threat of rabies, reporting 14 deaths so far and urging the public to seek immediate medical attention following any ani... Read More


Government allocates Rs. 1,500 mn to establish 250 new wellness centres

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Health and Mass Media Ministry has allocated Rs. 1,500 million in this year's budget to establish 250 new health and wellness centres islandwide. The initiative follows the ... Read More