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Education Council clears another hurdle

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The report of the expert committee appointed by the Ministry of Education to establish the proposed Education Council has been approved by the Parliamentary Sub-Committee on the e... Read More


Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others produced before court

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Ten suspects, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and other monks, who are currently in remand custody in connection with the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident, have been... Read More


Exposition of sacred Devnimori relics continues for fifth day

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The exposition of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha, brought from India, continues for the fifth consecutive day today (09) at the Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya, Colom... Read More


Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting on Thursday

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) will hold the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission in Colombo on Thursday (12). The high-level meeting will bring together seni... Read More


Suspect arrested with stock of heroin in Grandpass

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- An individual has been arrested in the Siripalapintu Mawatha area of Grandpass for the possession of 25 grams and 150 milligrams of heroin. Police said the arrest was made during... Read More


Person found dead under suspicious circumstances in Waskaduwa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Police have discovered the body of a person who died under suspicious circumstances in a drain near a post box in the Waskaduwa area of Kalutara. Kalutara North Police stated tha... Read More


Cyclone Ditwah: Defence Secretary reaffirms commitment to post-disaster recovery process

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The official Validation and Finalization Workshop for the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah was held today (09) at the BMICH, the Ministry of D... Read More


Domestic postal charges revised with effect from today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- The Department of Posts has decided to revise domestic postal charges with effect from today (09). Accordingly, the rate for a standard letter has been increased from Rs. 50 to R... Read More


China rejects US claims of secret nuclear tests

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- China on Monday (Feb 9) denied US allegations it had conducted secret nuclear explosive tests, calling them "outright lies" and accusing Washington of making excuses to start up i... Read More


Over Rs. 3.2 bln paid as compensation to livestock farmers affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Compensation exceeding Rs. 3.2 billion has so far been paid to farmers whose livestock farms were damaged by the Cyclone Ditwah, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Nama... Read More