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Modi's party set to gain big in Indian state elections

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was on course to win two of four crucial state elections on Monday (May 4), expanding its influence and weakening its key rival half-way... Read More


Supreme Court dismisses SLMC leaders petition without consideration

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Supreme Court today (04) decided to dismiss, without hearing, a petition filed by the leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, Rauf Hakeem, and its General Secretary, Nizam Kar... Read More


Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Pakistan said on Monday (May 4) it had facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from a US-seized vessel, describing the move as a "confidence-building measure" amid frag... Read More


VAT revision from July 1 a Tax simplification move, not increase - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera has clarified reports surrounding the gazette notification issued to revise Value Added Tax (VAT) with effect from ... Read More


Free Lawyers call for probe into President's remarks on pending court ruling

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Free Lawyers Organization has called for an investigation into remarks made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake concerning judicial decisions during a May Day rally. In a le... Read More


Lands allocated in Sri Lanka and Maldives for High Commissions - President

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his gratitude to the President of the Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, for undertaking the official visit to Sri Lanka, noting that it was in ... Read More


Vesak 'Dansal' registration commences as PHIs issue safety guidelines

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Public Health Inspectors' Union (PHIU) of Sri Lanka has announced that the registration process for Dansal organized in connection with the upcoming Vesak festival has official... Read More


Sri Lanka and Maldives sign seven MoUs to strengthen bilateral cooperation

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed between Sri Lanka and the Maldives during the state visit of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, reflecting a shared commit... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, ex-minister Piyankara Jayaratne summoned to CIABOC

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne have been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (C... Read More


Around 120 foreign nationals arrested over illegal financial operations in Rajagiriya

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Around 120 foreign nationals have been arrested by police at a location on Meda Welikada Road in Rajagiriya. The arrests were made on suspicion of involvement in illegal financial... Read More