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1983 communal riots back in political limelight

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The 1983 communal riots, which are widely regarded as the immediate trigger for Sri Lanka's three-decade-long civil war, have come back into the political limelight, with 50 gover... Read More


Alleged misuse of NLB funds: CIABOC fails to appear in Ravi Karunanayake case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The case against former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake, who is accused of causing a loss to the Government by paying the salaries of three employees, ... Read More


Daisy Forest discharged from Rs. 59 Mn money laundering case

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- High Court Judge Rashmi Singappuli today ordered the discharge of Daisy Forest from the money laundering case filed over deposits exceeding Rs. 59 million, the source of which cou... Read More


Deduru Oya Reservoir releases over 15,300 cusecs of water

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Two spillway gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir have been opened by two feet each, while six other gates have been opened by three feet each due to heavy rains, the Irrigation Depa... Read More


Tense situation in Parliament as opposition demands immediate debate on NCM against Speaker

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Tensions flared in Parliament today as Opposition MPs staged a protest demanding an immediate debate on the no-confidence motion (NCM) against the Speaker. The protesting MPs car... Read More


Special dengue control week from November 9

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A special Dengue Control Week will be implemented across the country from November 9, authorities announced. The programme will focus on strengthening dengue prevention and contr... Read More


Two spillway gates opened at Rajangana Reservoir; residents along Kala Oya warned

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Two spillway gates of the Rajangana Reservoir have been opened by three feet each due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions and increased water inflows, the Irrigation Depart... Read More


Opposition failed to move proper no-confidence motion: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Chief Government Whip and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today that the Opposition had failed to submit a no-confidence motion against the Speaker in accordance with the Standing... Read More


Election Commission revises district seat allocation: Colombo gets 19 seats

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The number of parliamentary seats allocated to the Colombo District has increased from 18 to 19, while the allocation for the Badulla District has decreased from nine to eight, ac... Read More


Verdict in Sampath Manamperi rice lorry robbery case scheduled for November 13

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Colombo High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela today fixed November 13 to deliver the verdict in the case filed against Sampath Manamperi and several others over the alleged robbery ... Read More