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Maha Sangha Conference decides to present 10-point charter to the President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Maha Sangha Conference, aimed at educating the public regarding the alleged pressures exerted on Buddhism and the Maha Sangha, was held in Colombo this afternoon (20). Durin... Read More


One woman dead, 4 including Indian tourists injured in bus accident in Yatiyanthota

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A bus accident had reportedly occurred today (20) along the Hatton-Colombo main road in the Thanakolawatta area of Yatiyanthota. The bus, which was carrying a group of Indian to... Read More


Hearing of 'Sathosa' case against ex-minister Johnston postponed to March 11

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that further hearing of the case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others be postponed until March 11, 2026. The case wa... Read More


Nearly 100,000 arrested so far in island-wide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Nearly 100,000 suspects have been arrested so far during islandwide raids conducted under the "Nation United - National Drive" campaign aimed at eradicating narcotics from the co... Read More


Akuregoda double murder: Police obtain 90-day detention order on 'Polgasowita Dila'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Police have obtained a 90-day detention order to interrogate the 28-year-old suspect known as "Polgasowita Dila," who is believed to have transported the weapons used in the rece... Read More


Showery conditions to enhance tomorrow - Met. Department

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Atmospheric conditions are favorable for thundershowers over most parts of the island and showery conditions are expected to enhance tomorrow (21), the Department of Meteorology ... Read More


Maha Sangha Conference commences in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- A Maha Sangha Conference commenced today with the objective of educating the public regarding the alleged pressures currently being exerted on Buddhism and the Maha Sangha in the... Read More


Three including woman arrested over separate foreign employment scams

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- Three individuals have been arrested by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) for allegedly operating fraudulent foreign employment agencies under the pretext of pro... Read More


Revenue from Sri Lanka's botanical gardens surpasses Rs. 1 bln in 2025

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Department of National Botanic Gardens states that the income generated from the country's botanical gardens exceeded Rs. 1 billion in the past year. The department notes a ... Read More


Three suspects including Addtl. GM of Water Board granted bail

Sri Lanka, Feb. 20 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today ordered the release on bail of the Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), Darshana Medawatte and... Read More