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Mahinda Rajapaksa to attend opposition rally in Nugegoda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has confirmed that he will take part in the rally organized by opposition parties led by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on the 21st.Sri... Read More


Committee appointed to probe into MP Dayasiri's conduct in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today (19) informed Parliament that a special committee has been established to examine the conduct of MP Dayasiri Jayasekera. The committee will be... Read More


'Made in Sri Lanka' trade fair to be held at Weligama Beach

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- A media awareness program for the event was held yesterday (18) at the Pearl Grand Ballroom of the Weligama Bay Marriott Resort & Spa, under the patronage of Matara District Secr... Read More


Gunman arrested in Midigama for alleged plot against hotel owner

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Gunman has been arrested in the Midigama area for allegedly plotting to kill the owner of a local tourist hotel. The operation was carried out by a team led by the Director of t... Read More


'No degree certificate in Namal's Law College file?' Minister raises concern over media reports

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Responding to reports circulating on websites and social media, State Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today (19) raised concerns in Parliament regarding Namal Rajapaksa's admission to... Read More


Chief prelate meets Namal at SLPP headquarters over Trincomalee temple incident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Chief Prelate of the Eastern Thamankaduwa Amarapura Maha Nikaya Division and Chief Incumbent of the Welgama Rajamaha Vihara, Venerable Ampitiye Seelawansathissa Thero, met MP Nam... Read More


Police clarify video on social media platforms, about a Buddha statue in a Dhamma School

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Police have issued a statement of clarification regarding a video circulating on social media platforms, showing a tensed situation and a commotion that has taken place durin... Read More


NMRA fixes prices for 350 different medicines

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Chairman Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama said enabling the public to obtain medicines at reasonable prices through the setting of controlle... Read More


Tense situation over Buddha statue diffused

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A tense situation was reported to the Police over a possible act of sabotage to a Buddha statue that has been placed at a Dhamma School in the Sambudda Jayanthi Temple in Trincom... Read More


Govt obtains financial assistance of US$ 300 Mn from ADB

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) had discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilise US$ 300 million under the following Policy Based Loans (PBLs) and the Investm... Read More