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Controversial number plate tender to incur over Rs.516mn loss to Govt.

Colombo, Sept. 25 -- A multi-billion rupee government tender to supply vehicle number plates is mired in controversy after the two lowest bidders were disqualified on technical grounds, paving the way... Read More


Seven monks killed in cable track operated car tragedy at Na Uyana monastery

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- The death toll from a cable track operated car accident at the Na Uyana Monastery (Na Uyana Aranya Senasanaya) in Pansiyagama, Melsiripura, has risen to seven Buddhist monks, ho... Read More


India beat Bangladesh to reach Asia Cup final

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Defending champions India booked their spot in the Asia Cup final with a 41-run victory over Bangladesh. The win moves India, who are yet to lose a match, two points clear at t... Read More


President makes maiden address at UNGA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered his maiden address at the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. In his spee... Read More


Central Bank keeps rates at 7.75% as growth, inflation outlook firm

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Says main reason for maintaining rates is that previous monetary policy actions are translating into desired objectives in many areas of economy Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe PIC B... Read More


Ceylon Tea exports inch up in August

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- Sri Lanka's tea exports maintained steady ground in August, with volumes reaching 23.70 million kilogrammes, an improvement of 1.61 million kilogrammes from the same month last ... Read More


Namal urges proactive measures to protect Northern families ahead of monsoon

Colombo, Sept. 25 -- SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa today called on the government to take immediate, proactive steps to safeguard families in Sri Lanka's northern regions who are at risk of displacement dur... Read More


D.V. Chanaka files lawsuit against radio station over false underworld links

Colombo, Sept. 25 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian D.V. Chanaka has filed a lawsuit against a private radio station claiming that the station aired false statements linking his la... Read More


Former Presidents mourn victims of Na Uyana Monastery tragedy

Colombo, Sept. 25 -- Former Presidents Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mahinda Rajapaksa have expressed deep sorrow over the tragic accident at the Na Uyana Monastery in Pansiyagama, Melsiripura, which claim... Read More


Officers who ignored Easter attacks intel engage in repeat performance: Namal

Colombo, Sept. 25 -- Two intelligence officers who neglected the prior warnings on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks have engaged in a repeat performance by neglecting prior warnings on two containers co... Read More