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Opposition MPs urge for action on privilege issues without delay

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Opposition Members of Parliament including Rohana Bandara and Jagath Withana today called for action on the privilege issues raised by them in Parliament several days ago. Speak... Read More


RTI appeal filed over refusal to disclose President's domestic travel costs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- A YouTuber who has consistently sought information relating to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's domestic travel costs, has submitted an appeal to the Right to Information (RTI... Read More


Ten women conceive as sperm bank brings hope

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has produced encouraging results with ten women successfully conceiving through the facility's serv... Read More


Police warn public against rising online financial frauds

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Police have issued an urgent warning to the public about the growing number of financial frauds being committed through social media platforms, particularly on Teleg... Read More


Opposition raises concerns over recent police transfers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today registered his strong protest in Parliament claiming that the government has transferred the powers of the Police Commission over police t... Read More


AIIB provides USD 52 Mn to strengthen Sri Lanka's power grid

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a loan agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka to support the Kerawalapitiya-Port L Second Transmission Line Project,... Read More


CIABOC unveils digital case-file tracking system

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- In a landmark move to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in governance, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has launche... Read More


Renowned singer and radio Actress Chandrani Gunawardana passes away

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Renowned Sri Lankan singer, radio voice actress, and stage performer Chandrani Gunawardena has passed away at the age of 82. Gunawardena was widely celebrated for her remarkable ... Read More


Parliament to debate transferring of Police Commission powers to IGP

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Tomorrow Parliament is to debate the move to transfer Police Commission powers to the Inspector General of Police (IGP). An agreement was reached by the Opposition and the rulin... Read More


Supreme Court to hear Shani's FR petitions over arrest in 2021

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with three Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the arrest of former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department ... Read More