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No new laws on seine nets, only enforcing existing regulations - Fisheries DG

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has stated that no new laws have been enacted regarding the use of seine nets, and that only existing legislations are being enfo... Read More


Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The extension of the State of Public Emergency has been approved by Parliament, with 106 members voting in favor and 2 voting against, a short while ago. A vote on the extension ... Read More


JVP's Tilvin Silva meets Jaishankar, discuss strengthening India-Sri Lanka ties

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A meeting has been held in New Delhi between the General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Tilvin Silva, accompanied by a delegation from Sri Lanka, and Minister of... Read More


Sri Lankan govt. to pursue reparations for colonial-era losses

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says that the process of pursuing compensation for colonial-era losses and seek the return of looted cultural treasures is c... Read More


Former Minister Keheliya's daughter granted bail

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Chamithri Rambukwella, the eldest daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court. She wa... Read More


Construction of Gatambe Flyover resumes under President's patronage

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The resumption of construction on the Gatambe Flyover in Kandy, which had been halted for several years, commenced this afternoon (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumar... Read More


President Anura Kumara launches Mahaiyawa underpass project

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The construction of the Mahaiyawa Underpass Bridge on the Kandy-Jaffna Road (A-009), a key entry point to Kandy City, commenced this morning (06) under the patronage of President ... Read More


Ex-Sooriyakanda OIC, constable arrested for killing of Sambar deer

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The former Officer-in-Charge (OIC) and a Police Constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police station have been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in connec... Read More


Sri Lanka's foreign policy firmly anchored in economic diplomacy - FM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism stated that Sri Lanka's foreign policy is firmly anchored in economic diplomacy, with a strong focus on trade, inve... Read More


2025 O/L tuition classes prohibited from midnight on Feb 11

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Department of Examinations has announced that the conducting of tuition classes and other activities targeting students facing the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination... Read More