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Speaker says decision on no-confidence motion against Deputy Defence Minister will be announced later

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (19) confirmed in Parliament that he has received a motion of no confidence against Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna... Read More


Trump once again claims he stopped India, Pakistan war

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday once again repeated his claim that he stopped the war between India and Pakistan. Talking to the press in the Oval Office while meeting with ... Read More


26,000 individuals inspected during special police operation

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- A total of 748 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island... Read More


Man killed in Kalpitiya after two groups clash over personal dispute

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- A 37-year-old individual has died following a clash between two groups in Kalpitiya last night (18), police stated. According to preliminary police inquiries, it has been confir... Read More


Sri Lanka among top 10 source countries for foreign tourist arrivals in India

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Sri Lanka, the United States, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada were among the top 10 source countries for foreign tourist arrivals in India in the past five y... Read More


Three injured in head-on collision between bus and defender in Hingurakgoda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- At least three individuals have been hospitalized after a private passenger bus and a Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Defender vehicle collided along the Hingurakgoda-Medirigiriya mai... Read More


Speaker to announce stance on No-Confidence Motion against Deputy Defence Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne is expected to deliver his opinion today (19) on the no-confidence motion submitted by the opposition against Deputy Minister of Defence... Read More


US State Department revokes 6,000 student visas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The State Department has revoked more than 6,000 international student visas because of violations of US law and overstays, the department told the BBC. The agency said the "vas... Read More


Details of UK's liberalised trade rules for Sri Lankan garment sector released

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Sri Lankan garment manufacturers will gain unprecedented access to UK markets under liberalised trade rules taking effect in early 2026, according to the British High Commission ... Read More


Postal strike continues today - Unions seek President's intervention

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The United Postal Trade Union Front states that the island-wide strike launched by postal workers will continue today (19) as well. Chinthaka Bandara, the co-convener of the Fro... Read More