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Iconic tusker 'Mahasilu' found dead in Okkampitiya

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- A popular wild elephant known as Mahasilu was found dead in a paddy field at Ilukpitiya, Okkampitiya this morning (11). The tusker, often seen in the Buttala and Okkampitiya ar... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves official residence in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left his official residence on Wijerama Road, Colombo, a short while ago in adherence to the country's law and order, Sri Lanka Podujana Pera... Read More


Police announces fees for public services

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The Sri Lanka Police has released the updated fees for services provided to the public. Obtaining Police Clearance Reports for overseas travel and related real-time services wil... Read More


Bribery Commission arrests former UDA officials

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested two former senior officials of the Urban Development Authority (UDA). The arrested indi... Read More


Soft power, strong future: Why Sri Lanka's story matters

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- There is something magical about Westminster on a crisp London evening. Last week, as I walked past the historic buildings glowing in the soft light, I felt the hum of global co... Read More


'Chichi' leaves Wijerama before MR

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's youngest son, Rohitha Rajapaksa, known as 'Chichi', was seen leaving the former President's official residence at Wijerama Road, Colombo, th... Read More


Ella bus accident: Owner released on bail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The owner of the bus involved in the accident at Ella, which claimed the lives of 15 people, has been granted bail by the Bandarawela Magistrate's Court. However, the suspect w... Read More


Third reading of President's Entitlement Repeal Bill approved without a vote

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The third reading of the President's Entitlement Repeal Bill was approved by Parliament without a vote today. The Bill seeks to abolish perks given to former Presidents such a... Read More


Chamara Sampath only MP to vote against President's Entitlement Repeal Bill

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dissanayake became the sole Opposition MP to vote against the President's Entitlement Repeal Bill. Published by HT Digital Content Services with p... Read More


Archchuna only Opposition MP to support President's Entitlement Repeal Bill

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Opposition MP Ramanathan Archchuna became the only MP to vote in favour of the President's Entitlement Repeal Bill, which seeks to cut down privileges of former Presidents. Pub... Read More