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PM Harini rejects opposition's claims that emergency regulations threaten democracy

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has rejected the opposition's allegations that the enforcement of emergency regulations has led to repression in the country, stating that s... Read More


Oman's Foreign Minister assures welfare and well-being of Sri Lankans

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says he spoke with Foreign Minister of Oman, Badr Albusaidi, in phone call today (06) regarding the evolving regional situation. "Exc... Read More


COPA approves forwarding DMT progress report to Attorney General for further action

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has approved forwarding the report on the progress of implementing the directives issued at the COPA meetings held on 10 March and 21 Marc... Read More


Assets worth Rs. 20M belonging to fugitive underworld figure 'Kudu Salindu' frozen

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Assets worth nearly Rs. 20 million belonging to notorious underworld figure and drug kingpin Salindu Malshitha Gunaratne, also known as "Panadura Kudu Salindu", who is currently ... Read More


Warm weather expected to continue until mid-April: Met Dept.

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The Department of Meteorology says that the extremely warm weather conditions currently prevailing in many parts of the island is expected to continue until mid-April. The Depar... Read More


UNP wants govt to seek assurances of no further US military actions near Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The United National Party (UNP) has expressed concern over the Sri Lankan government's continued silence regarding the sinking of an Iranian vessel by a U.S. submarine within the... Read More


Coming weeks decisive for Sri Lanka due to global developments - Deputy Defense Minister

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defense Aruna Jayasekera stated in Parliament today (06) that the coming weeks could be a decisive period for the country due to escalating militar... Read More


87 bodies recovered after Iranian Ship sinks near Sri Lankan waters following US attack

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The bodies of 87 individuals who were on board the Iranian vessel 'IRIS Dena', which sank after being attacked by the United States in seas off southern Sri Lanka, have now been ... Read More


Lorry driver arrested for assaulting two police officers in Kalutara

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- A lorry driver who allegedly assaulted two police officers and tore their uniforms has been arrested by the Kalutara South Police. According to police, the incident had occurred... Read More


Another Iran Ship in Sri Lankan waters? Sajith demands clarification from Govt.

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today (05) in Parliament that information has been received indicating that another Iranian vessel is near the Port of Colombo within Sr... Read More