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Govt aims to solve housing issue in 5 to 10 years: Minister Samarasinghe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe says the government is committed to resolving Sri Lanka's longstanding housing crisis within the next five to ten years. Speaking at a housing aid ... Read More


Does Minister live on Aswesuma?: Nandana

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- One wonders whether Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe lives on Aswesuma as they contribute their salaries to the party, former MP Nandana Gunathileke said. "Wasantha, you must be l... Read More


President needs security and relaxation: Opposition MP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- The President needs security while he should enjoy recreation, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikar said today. "The President needs adequate security while he needs rec... Read More


Namal slams govt over 'politicization' of Youth Services Council

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- SLPP National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of politicizing the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) and suppressing independent youth activism, following... Read More


One injured in shooting in Matara

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- A shooting incident was reported in the Kapugama area of Matara this morning (August 3), leaving one person injured, police said. According to initial reports, two unidentified i... Read More


Foreign tourists can now get driving licenses at BIA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Foreign tourists arriving in Sri Lanka can obtain temporary driving licenses directly at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) at Katunayake from today. The on-arrival ser... Read More


Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA with Rs. 100 Mn worth of Kush

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Two Indian nationals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while attempting to smuggle a large stock of Kush cannabis valued at approximately... Read More


Former diplomat Invites Apparel Manufacturers to Capitalize on Strategic Trade Advantage with the USA via Kenya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Former High Commissioner to Kenya Kana Kananathan has urged Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers to seize the tremendous opportunity presented by Kenya's favorable trade terms with th... Read More


Veteran actor-comedian Madhan Bob passes away at 71 in Chennai

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Veteran actor and comedian Madhan Bob, also known as Krishnamurthy, died at 71 in Chennai on Saturday (August 2) evening. Known for his impressive work in Tamil cinema, the news o... Read More


Iran fully reopens airspace after ceasefire with Israel

Sri Lanka, Aug. 3 -- Iran has lifted all remaining restrictions on its airspace that were imposed at the onset of its 12-day conflict with Israel, the country's Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) annou... Read More