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Sri Lankans overstaying in Israel taken up for discussion

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- The issue of Sri Lankans residing in Israel without valid visas was taken up for discussion at the second meeting of the Parliamentary Friendship Association in the Israeli Parl... Read More


Two bodies found at renovation site in Tangalle

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Two bodies were discovered in an abandoned house under renovation in the Seenimodara area of Tangalle. Police said a search of the premises also led to the discovery of 10 pack... Read More


Vijay pledges to help resolve Sri Lankan national issue

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- In a move likely to spark controversy, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Saturday pledged to intervene in resolving the Sri Lankan Tamil issue. He also praised the ... Read More


Northern politicians urge for PC elections under proportional representation

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- A group of Northern politicians who previously represented the Northern Provincial Council, urged the government to hold the next Provincial Council elections under the old Prop... Read More


Shashindra Rajapaksa further remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Former State Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, was today ordered to be further remanded till September 30 by the Colombo Magistrate's Court. Ra... Read More


Labour Ministry mobile service begins at offices across the island today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- A mobile service organized by the Labour Ministry to provide services offered by its institutions will be held at district and sub-district labour offices across the island from... Read More


President to undertake official visit to Japan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will leave for Japan on September 27 for a four-day official visit, at the invitation of the Japanese Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affa... Read More


Over 1,800 killed on roads in nine months

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- A total of 1,897 persons have lost their lives in road accidents over the past nine months, Traffic Police Director SSP Manoj Ranagala revealed. Speaking to a TV channel, SSP R... Read More


Farmers criticise government on failure to revive agricultural production economy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Chairman of the Farmers' National Agricultural Federation, Anuradha Tennakoon criticised the government for failing to implement programmes to strengthen the country's agricultu... Read More


Lorry seized in Tangalle with weapons, 200kg of Ice and heroin

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- A lorry transporting a large quantity of narcotics, including around 200 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and heroin, has been seized by police in the Tangalle area. ... Read More