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Credit claiming battle for Aluthgamage's, Nalin Fernando's prosecution

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A battle to claim credit for the prosecution of former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernanndo seems to be under way with a member of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya clai... Read More


Government to introduce hub-and-spoke model for transport system: Chaturanga Abeysinghe

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The country's entire transport system will be subject to change in the near future with the introduction of a hub-and-spoke model where private and public buses will operate on a ... Read More


CEB reports over 29,000 power outages

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has reported a total of 29,015 power outages across Sri Lanka as a result of the prevailing adverse weather conditions. In a statement, the CEB... Read More


Writ petition over lady lawyer's remand order settled

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The writ petition challenging the Puttalam High Court Judge's decision to remand a lady lawyer was terminated today before the Court of Appeal after the parties agreed to settle t... Read More


Sri Lankans spend Rs.520 million per day on cigarettes

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- In lieu of the upcoming World No Tobacco day, a study revealed that Sri Lankans spend Rs. 520 million per day on cigarettes and the health and economic costs of smoking were Rs.21... Read More


Showers, strong winds and rough seas forecast around the island; Fisherfolk urged to remain vigilant

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Meteorology Department today issued a marine weather advisory warning of showers, thundershowers, and rough sea conditions around several coastal areas of the island, urging n... Read More


Shooting in Panadura leaves one injured

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A shooting incident was reported in the Wekada area of Panadura earlier today, according to police. One individual sustained injuries in the incident and was rushed to the hospit... Read More


Mahindananda sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A three-judge bench of the High Court today sentenced former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. He was sentenced after finding him gui... Read More


Nalin Fernando sentenced to 25 years rigorous imprisonment

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando was sentenced to 25 years rigorous imprisonment by a three-judge bench of the High Court today. He was sentenced after finding him gu... Read More


Duminda Dissanayake further remanded

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been further remanded until June 5 in connection with a case involving the discovery of a firearm at an apartment complex in Havelock Town.... Read More