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Pakistan's decision on T20 World Cup match reflects strong bilateral ties: Sri Lanka FM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, has expressed appreciation to the Government of Pakistan for agreeing to play its T20 Wor... Read More


CCIB obtain 90-day detention for arrested 'Ava Gang' members

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has obtained permission to detain and question two members of the notorious 'Ava Gang' for 90 days in connection with a murder case.... Read More


Airfares to Colombo surge after Pakistan Govt gives go ahead for India T20 World Cup clash

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Airlines increased ticket prices to Sri Lanka from Indian and Pakistani cities as well as from the Middle East after Pakistan government's decision giving the go ahead to the nat... Read More


Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss T20 World Cup due to injury - Sources

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Sri Lanka's key all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga, may most probably miss the ICC T20 World Cup after sustaining a hamstring injury, according to sources. Sri Lanka's team is set t... Read More


Central Province programme of "A Nation United" National Campaign in Nuwara Eliya tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Central Province programme of the "A Nation United" National Campaign, aimed at eradicating the menace of illicit drugs, will be held tomorrow (11) in Nuwara Eliya. The prog... Read More


CEB trade unions warn of action over unaddressed demands

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Electricity Trade Unions have warned that they will engage in trade union action without prior notice if the date for the liquidation of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is... Read More


Sri Lanka President expresses appreciation to Pakistan PM for decision on India-Pakistan World Cup game in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his appreciation to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his decision to ensure that the much-anticipated... Read More


Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- An Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), Dharshana Medawatte and another individual who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegation... Read More


Decision taken to increase medical assistance granted through President's Fund

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A decision has been taken to increase the medical assistance grants currently provided through the President's Fund and also to relax the existing stringent criteria to disburse ... Read More


17-year-old driver killed, two arrested after police open fire on van in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A 17-year-old youth has been killed and two other individuals arrested after Kayts Police opened fire at a vehicle that failed to comply with orders to stop for inspection in the... Read More