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Ceremony to hand over title deeds for 2,000 housing units to estate community underway in Bandarawela

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- The ceremony to award title deeds for over 2,000 housing units to the upcountry plantation community is currently underway at the Bandarawela Public Grounds under the patronage o... Read More


Sri Lanka highlights investment potential during visit by US Business Think Tank delegation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- A 23-member U.S. delegation comprising senior representatives from leading American think tanks and private sector enterprises paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of the Board o... Read More


Over Rs. 4 bln in assessment tax arrears in Colombo MC area - COPA

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has revealed that more than Rs. 4 billion in assessment tax arrears remain outstanding within the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area. T... Read More


Gazette issued on revised ministerial and deputy ministerial portfolios

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- The official Gazette notification announcing the revised ministerial and deputy ministerial portfolios, following the NPP government's first Cabinet reshuffle, has been issued. ... Read More


Several SJB MPs to resign and contest PC election - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa announced that several Members of Parliament who entered Parliament representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will resign from their seats ... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- The Meteorology Department states that showers or thundershowers will occur in several places in most provinces after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely in some... Read More


Sri Lanka determined to ensure safe and inclusive political participation for women - Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Sri Lanka is prepared to work with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to ensure that women across Commonwealth countries can participate in politics in a safe envir... Read More


SLBFE expands investigations into foreign employment fraudsters

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE) has requested the general public to provide information regarding fraudulent foreign employment agencies or individuals to its Spe... Read More


Madagascar's president says illegal power grab by military is under way

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Madagascar's president said an "attempt to seize power illegally and by force" was under way, as an elite military unit that joined protesters on the streets on Saturday announce... Read More


Father arrested for attempting to shoot his son in Arachchikattuwa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- An individual has been taken into custody by the Arachchikattuwa Police for allegedly attempting to shoot his son with a pistol. The arrest was made during a police operation la... Read More