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Cabinet nod to renovate state universities

Colombo, Sept. 23 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to renovate several state universities by completing the construction of university buildings and other related infrastructure fac... Read More


New digital platform to access Government services

Colombo, Sept. 23 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to develop a 'Government SuperApp' aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to government services through a single digital p... Read More


Govt. committed to ensuring uninterrupted power supply: Cabinet Spokesperson

Colombo, Sept. 23 -- Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today said that it is the responsibility of the government to ensure a continuous supply of electricity and that it is not ... Read More


''You are talking like an idiot'' - Archuna clashes with Police again

Colombo, Sept. 23 -- MP Ramanathan Archuna clashed with police after being asked to remove his car, which was reportedly parked illegally near Fort Railway Station. Footage shows the MP telling a pol... Read More


Typhoon Ragasa heads to Taiwan, Hong Kong, China after lashing Philippines

Aljazeera, Sept. 23 -- A super typhoon that caused thousands of people to evacuate from northern Philippine villages and left at least three people dead is now making its way towards Hong Kong, the so... Read More


President's first year sees Rs. 17-39 fuel price cut

Colombo, Sept. 23 -- Fuel prices have dropped between Rs. 17 and Rs. 39 during the first year of the current President's tenure, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said. Addressing ... Read More


Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird dies aged 92

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The former Test umpire Harold "Dickie" Bird has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club have announced. He umpired 66 Tests between 1973 and 1996, after a playing ... Read More


Colombo Lotus Tower to launch bungee jumping next year

Colombo, Sept. 23 -- The Colombo Lotus Tower plans to launch a bungee jumping programme by next year, Chairman Shirantha Pieris announced today. Addressing the media, he said the programme will be in... Read More


Court allows PNB to record statement from 'Midigama Ruwan'

Colombo, Sept. 23 -- The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) today sought permission from the Colombo Magistrate's Court to record a statement from alleged underworld gang leader Jayasekara Withanage Ruwan ... Read More


Safety of high-rise buildings questioned in Parliament

Colombo, Sept. 23 -- Safety of high-rise buildings in Colombo and its suburbs came to the limelight in Parliament today with an opposition MP asking whether local bodies have the firefighting capacity... Read More