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Govt to revisit Protection of Occupants Bill

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Supreme Court yesterday terminated proceedings relating to five Special Determination petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Protection of Occupants Bill... Read More


Dry weather to persist

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-central and North-... Read More


President AKD thanks Pakistan PM as Colombo hosts India-Pakistan match, ensuring the game we all love continues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif after confirmation that the much-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match i... Read More


Youth killed as Police open fire on fleeing van in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- A 17-year-old youth from Vadukottai has died after police opened fire on a vehicle during a pursuit in the Kayts police division this morning (10). The incident began near the A... Read More


Foreigner arrested at Katunayake with Rs. 5.5 Mn worth of illicit cigarettes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Sri Lanka Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) intercepted a 45-year-old foreign national this morning (10) for attempting to smuggle a large consign... Read More


Sacred relics to return to India: Final opportunity for public worship today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, has issued a final call to devotees wishing to pay their respects to the Sacred Devnimori relics o... Read More


President chairs meeting of Board of Governors of the President's Fund

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Board of Governors of the President's Fund convened this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Board... Read More


Foreign Minister appreciates Pakistan PM and PCB support for India-Pakistan fixture

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has thanked Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Government of Pakistan for positively considering Sri Lanka's request regarding arrange... Read More


Cabinet approves amendments to SIM card registration rules

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- The Cabinet has approved amendments to SIM card registration rules, introducing measures for the re-registration of subscriber details for SIM cards obtained before August 2, 201... Read More


Sri Lanka moves up 14 places on Corruption Perceptions Index 2025, signaling positive progress

Sri Lanka, Feb. 10 -- Sri Lanka has achieved a significant rise on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 by Transparency International, moving 14 places from 121 in 2024 to 107 in 2025. Experts ... Read More