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Special presidential pardons to 49 prisoners in view of Independence Day

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A total 49 prisoners will receive special presidential pardons today in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. The pardons will be issued under the powers veste... Read More


Set aside narrow political interests in pursuit of national progress - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- This is a time for all of us to work together, setting aside narrow political interests in the pursuit of national progress, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in her In... Read More


9,158 Army personnel promoted in view of 78th Independence Day

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A total of 9,158 Sri Lanka Army personnel have been promoted in view of the 78th Independence Day celebrations. Accordingly, promotions have been granted for non-commissioned off... Read More


9,158 Army personnel promoted in view of Independence Day

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- In line with the 78th Independence Day celebrations, the Sri Lanka Army promoted a total of 9158 Other Ranks from both the Regular and Volunteer Forces to their respective next ra... Read More


Relatives of missing persons stage 'black flag' protest in Kilinochchi

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Relatives of persons who went missing during Sri Lanka's decades-long war staged a protest in the Kilinochchi town today (04), which is Sri Lanka's 78th Independence Day, stating ... Read More


President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his Independence Day message

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on all citizens to join hands in unity, determination and brotherhood to rebuild Sri Lanka. President Dissanayake in his message to ... Read More


Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Independence Day celebrations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo today (04) in view of 78th National Independence Day celebrations. Sri Lanka Police said accordingly, traffic restrictions w... Read More


Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- The 78th National Independence Day - themed "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" - is to be celebrated ceremoniously today (February 04) at the Independence Square in Colombo. The main ceremon... Read More


President worship Sacred Devnimori Buddha Relics brought to Gangaramaya Temple

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- The Sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha, brought to Sri Lanka under the full patronage of the Government of India, were placed for exposition at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunup... Read More


Youth arrested over 'Podi Dimuthu' murder in Ambalangoda reveals more details

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Sri Lanka Police have uncovered several significant details regarding the shooting to death of organised criminal Dimuthu Sampath, alias 'Podi Dimuthu', following the arrest of an... Read More