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Grandson of former Indian PM gets life sentence for rape

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A court in southern India has sentenced a prominent politician in the state of Karnataka to life in prison after being found guilty of raping one of his domestic staff. The sente... Read More


No child will fail under the new education reforms - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that under the new education reforms, no child will fail, and a... Read More


Two Indians arrested with 8kg of 'Kush' cannabis at BIA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Two Indian nationals have been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle around 8 kilograms of 'Kush' cannabis into t... Read More


DMT launches new service counter at BIA for foreign tourists

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A new branch office of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has been launched today (03) at the arrivals terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, provi... Read More


India on path to becoming third-largest economy, says Modi

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Asserting that India is on the path to becoming the world's third-largest economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the country must remain alert to its own economic pri... Read More


7-year-old girl killed in wild elephant attack in Hambantota

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A 7-year-old child has died after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Sinukkugala area of Hambantota. The deceased was a 7-year-old girl who was in Grade 2 at school. Her f... Read More


Temporary driving licenses for tourists at BIA but no Tuk licenses, says DMT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A new service counter for the issuance of necessary driving licenses to foreign nationals visiting Sri Lanka for travel will be launched today (03) at the Bandaranaike Internation... Read More


Cloudy skies, heavy showers expected in several areas today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Ada Derana.... Read More


Acting Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs appointed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Kasun Wellahewa, who served as the Additional Commissioner of the Department of Buddhist Affairs, has been appointed as the Acting Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs with im... Read More


Legal action against top public officials who fail to submit asset declarations: CIABOC

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced that legal action will be taken against any Executive Grade state officials who fail to s... Read More