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Aswesuma March allowance to be credited to beneficiaries' accounts tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Welfare Benefits Board of Sri Lanka has announced that the allowance for the month of March for beneficiaries of the first phase of the Aswesuma Program will be credited to ... Read More


SC reserves judgment in appeals filed by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has reserved its judgment on the appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were previously sentenced to i... Read More


18-month-old toddler dies after falling into pond near daycare centre

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- An 18-month-old toddler has died after reportedly falling into a pond located near the daycare centre where he had been under care. The deceased has been identified as a reside... Read More


BASL President delivers historic address at Supreme Court of India

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya, delivered a historic address at the Supreme Court of India in connection with a del... Read More


CID launches probe into the killing of underworld figure Makandure Madush

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the killing of underworld gang leader Makandure Madush, who was shot dead by two unidentified gunm... Read More


First in India: Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia for man who has been in coma for 13 years

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has permitted passive euthanasia for 32-year-old Harish Rana from Ghaziabad, who has been in a coma for the past 13 years after suffering... Read More


Sri Lankan workers in Israel warned over possible cyber attacks

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Israel has advised Sri Lankan migrant workers living in Israel to avoid responding to unknown messages received via social media or email. Sri Lanka... Read More


40% salary demand could force electricity tariffs to double - NTNSP Chairman

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The trade unions currently engaged in strike action in the power sector have demanded a 40% salary increase, and if that demand is granted, electricity tariffs may have to be in... Read More


UN Security Council to vote on first resolutions since beginning of war

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The UN Security Council is due to vote later today on competing draft resolutions over the war in Iran and its impact across the region. The first measure - put forward by Gulf... Read More


SC resumes hearing of appeals by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando for second day

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The hearing of the appeal filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, challenging the prison sentences imposed on them over corruption charges, has be... Read More