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Opposition hands over no-confidence motion against Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Opposition in Parliament handed over the no-confidence motion against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today. Chief Opposition Whip ... Read More


Warrant issued for Rajitha's arrest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court today issued a warrant for the arrest and production before court of former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who has been named as a suspect in an inves... Read More


A/L student's body recovered from well

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The body of a schoolgirl preparing for the 2025 GCE Advance Level examinations was recovered from a well near a private tuition centre at Vairavapuliyankulam in Vavuniya, police ... Read More


Update: Former local council member killed in Meegoda shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member Shantha Mudunkotuwa, who was injured in a shooting in Meegoda earlier today, has died after being admitted to the hospital, police said. ... Read More


Sri Lanka's air power stalls as aircraft deals remain in limbo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- While many countries continue to enhance their maritime and aerial capabilities, Sri Lanka is gradually losing ground in these critical areas. The country increasingly relies on... Read More


Adithya Weliwatte crowned 'Queen of International Tourism 2025'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Sri Lankan beauty queen and renowned singer Adithya Weliwatte returned to the country this morning after winning the crown at the "Miss Tourism Universe 2025" pageant held in the... Read More


Three arrested over Borella Sahaspura shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Three suspects were arrested over the shooting incident near the Sahaspura housing complex in Borella, where two persons among the five injured succumbed to their injuries after ... Read More


GMOA calls off planned strike

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has temporarily suspended its islandwide trade union action, which was set to begin today, citing "positive outcomes" from dis... Read More


Handing over of no-confidence motion against Aruna Jayasekera delayed

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The formal submission of a no-confidence motion against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera has been delayed due to the absence of Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, parliamentar... Read More


Three soldiers from Mutthiyankattu Army Camp remanded over alleged murder

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- A sergeant and two corporals attached to the 12 Sinha Regiment camp at Mutthiyankattu in the Mullaitivu Army Camp, who had been taken in connection with the death of a young man ... Read More