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SLFP suspends members who supported NPP to pass 2026 budgets at LG bodies

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The party membership of eight Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) local government councilors have been temporarily suspended. The SLFP has suspended the party membership of eight co... Read More


Another vessel suspected to be carrying narcotics seized in southern seas

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Another fishing vessel carrying six Sri Lankan fishermen has been taken into custody on suspicion of transporting drugs, police stated. The vessel was taken into custody in the ... Read More


Fishing vessel carrying heroin, 'Ice' and firearms brought to Tangalle Harbour

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The multi-day fishing vessel suspected of carrying narcotics, which was intercepted today (20), by the Sri Lanka Navy in the southern seas has been brought to the Tangalle Fisher... Read More


Turkey set to host COP31 as Australia steps aside

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The COP31 climate meeting is now expected to be held in Turkey after Australia dropped its bid to host the annual event. Under the UN rules, the right to host the COP in 2026 fa... Read More


Sri Lanka, India hold bilateral talks on sidelines of NSA-Level Meeting of Colombo Security Conclave

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Sri Lanka and India held a bilateral discussion on the sidelines of the 7th National Security Advisers-level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC), held in New Delhi fro... Read More


President to launch second phase of 'A Nation United' campaign in Hambantota today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Southern Provincial Programme of the 'A Nation United' anti-drug campaign is scheduled to be launched in Hambantota today (20). The programme will be launched under the patr... Read More


IRD records highest-ever tax revenue in history

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has achieved the highest tax revenue collection in its history this year. Accordingly, as of November 17, the total revenue collection of the... Read More


Train operations on up-country railway line continue to be disrupted

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Train operations on the up-country railway line continue to be disrupted due to the derailment caused by fallen trees and a landslide between Idalgashinna and Ohiya railway stati... Read More


Govt. revises fee levied to issue driving licences to foreign nationals

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The government has taken steps to revise the fees levied to issue driving licences to foreign nationals. The relevant gazette notification has been issued by Minister of Transpo... Read More


Smoking among schoolchildren has increased, experts say

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Smoking among schoolchildren has increased, Specialist Respiratory Physician Dr. Duminda Yasaratne at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital stated. Dr. Duminda Yasaratne noted that a... Read More