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Increasing retirement age would help sustain pension funds

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- I wish to thank Mr. Sumith de Silva for his response to my letter of June 30 regarding the retirement age. Mr. de Silva expresses the view that extending the retirement age would... और पढ़ें


734 inmates transfered to other prisons: Minister

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- A total of 734 inmates, who were involved in the clash at the Negombo prison have been transfered to other prisons, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakka... और पढ़ें


Parliament to take up debate on prison clash today

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- Parliament is to take up a debate on the Negombo prison clashes today from 3.30 pm to 6.30 pm, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced today. The debate was given in response to ... और पढ़ें


Court of Appeal upholds death sentence in Galle electrocution murder case

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction and death sentence imposed on a man found guilty of murdering his neighbour by electrocuting him with illegally connected live electr... और पढ़ें


Power set shortage cuts KKS intercity to four days

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The daily Intercity Express train operating between Mount Lavinia and Kankesanthurai (KKS) will be limited to four days a week from July 10, due to a shortage of power sets, the R... और पढ़ें


Government refutes claims of removing security assigned to political leaders

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala refuted claims that security provided to political leaders has been removed. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (S... और पढ़ें


Moratuwa University temporarily closed over dengue risk

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The University of Moratuwa has been temporarily closed for two weeks due to a dengue risk, university authorities said. The closure took effect yesterday (July 6) as a precaution... और पढ़ें


Negombo Prison unrest: Death toll climbs to 27

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The death toll from the violent unrest at the Negombo Prison has risen to 27 after another inmate who was injured in the clashes died while undergoing treatment at the Negombo Hos... और पढ़ें


Court upholds eight-year jail term on man for sexually abusing six-year-old child

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction and eight-year rigorous imprisonment imposed on a man who had sexually abused a six-year-old girl in Moneragala in 2010. A two-judge ben... और पढ़ें


Govt. launches relief programme for ornamental fish breeders affected by Cyclone Ditwah

Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The Government has launched a special relief programme to support small-scale ornamental fish breeders affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Mini... और पढ़ें