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Rejected Northern politicians attempting extreme measures to spread false propaganda - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Following the declaration of the Ayyappa Swamimars' pilgrimage as a holy journey, a special discussion regarding the pilgrimage was held at the Kalyana Murugan Mandapam on Chetti... Read More


Rs.5 Mn loan scheme for agri sector entrepreneurs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (18) approved the implementation of a concessionary loan scheme of Rs.5 million per individual for agricultural entrepreneurs, aimed at encoura... Read More


SLTB to provide SMS alerts for online bookings, refund cancelled journeys

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- All information regarding bus journeys booked by passengers using online seat reservation facility with Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and information on payment refunds on can... Read More


Rs. 1 Mn for inmates leaving care centers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Government on Monday (18) decided to provide financial assistance of Rs. 1 million per individual, to young persons leaving institutional care centers, enabling them to build... Read More


"Mahinda Rajapaksa Deserves a Statue; Our Party Will Continue to Promote His Vision" - Dilith Jayaweera"

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera, leader of the Sarva Jana Bala party, said the organization has been established to support Mahinda Rajapaksa's political expectations. He made ... Read More


Attack on the Galle Face Protest: Deshabandu Tennakoon's Anticipatory Bail Rejected

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has rejected an anticipatory bail application filed by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, aimed at preventing his ... Read More


Rs. 1.7M Misuse: Court Sets Date for Ex-Minister Lakshman Yapa's Case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Colombo High Court has scheduled a pre-trial conference on September 7 in the bribery case against former Investment Promotion Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and former B... Read More


Over 1,300 Driving Licenses Issued to Foreign Nationals at BIA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) counter at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, has issued 1,338 driving licenses to foreign nationals as of August 20. The... Read More


Notice Issued for Rajitha Senaratne to Appear in Court on Aug 29

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today (20) issued a notice ordering former Minister Rajitha Senaratne to appear before the court on August 29. An arrest warrant had already been i... Read More


Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon Arrested Over Galle Face Attack

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with investigations into the Galle Fa... Read More