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North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- North Korean state media has said two new air defence missiles have been fired in a test overseen by the country's leader Kim Jong Un. The weapons had "superior combat capabilit... Read More


Special discussion between striking postal workers and Minister today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- A special discussion is scheduled to be held today (24) between the postal employees currently engaged in strike action and the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jay... Read More


Derana Signal Colombo International Kite Festival to kick off today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- All arrangements are in place for the Derana Signal Colombo International Kite Festival 2025, which will take place today (24) at the Galle Face Green in Colombo. The event, org... Read More


Youth shot dead in Boralesgamuwa, another injured

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- A 25-year-old youth has been shot dead while another person has been injured in a shooting incident that occurred in the Malani Bulathsinhala Road at Boralesgamuwa, the Police Sp... Read More


Postal trade unions end strike action

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Postal trade unions have decided to call off their strike action following discussions held with the Minister of Health and Media. Speaking at a press briefing in Colombo follow... Read More


Sri Lanka's opposition condemns 'undemocratic' arrest of ex-president

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Sri Lankan opposition parties gathered in Colombo on Sunday to condemn the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe calling it "undemocratic" and "petty act of political v... Read More


Three-wheeler used in Boralesgamuwa shooting discovered

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- The three-wheeler suspected to have been used by the gunman to carry out the shooting that killed a youth on Malani Bulathsinhala Road in Boralesgamuwa last night has been found ... Read More


51 Inspectors of Police promoted to ASP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- A total of 51 Inspectors of Police (IPs) have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) with immediate effect. According to the Police Media Division... Read More


Former President Ranil under close medical supervision - Dr. Bellana

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is currently receiving treatment under close medical supervision at the Colombo National Hospital, according to the hospital's Deputy Direct... Read More


Social media predictions of legal outcomes are contempt of court - Sajith

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa claims that an individual making predictions on social media regarding the implementation of the law is an act of contempt of court. He made t... Read More