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Tax burden on fuel increased beyond previous levels - Namal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser, MP Namal Rajapaksa stated that the government has increased fuel taxes beyond previous levels, ultimately placing the financ... Read More


Hundreds of thousands join Amsterdam's 'Red Line' protest against Israel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- More than 200,000 people have taken to the streets of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, demanding government action against Israel's genocidal war on Gaza, according to the Dutch bran... Read More


Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Syrian court has sentenced ousted Syrian president Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-ye... Read More


Sri Lanka secures USD 100 Mn ADB loan to transform skills development system

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Government of Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a loan agreement for USD 100 million to implement the Skills Development System Transformation Progra... Read More


Sri Lanka must assert maritime rights amid foreign tanker gathering - Ex-Navy Chief of Staff

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka must demonstrate the political will to exercise its maritime rights and take decisive action over the unusual gathering of foreign-flagged oil tankers off its southern c... Read More


SJB MP Bandara found carrying drones to country

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Customs Media Spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa stated that Katunayake Airport Customs officers seized 39 drones and 16 microphones brought illegally into the country by Samagi Jan... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks stronger tourism ties with Singapore through media partnership

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Sri Lanka is seeking to strengthen its tourism ties with Singapore by building a closer partnership with the Singapore Press Club, recognising the media's important role in promot... Read More


Heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm likely in most parts of the country today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Showers or thundershowers are expected in several parts of the island today (09), with heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm likely in some areas, according to the Department of Meteoro... Read More


Trump says 'only kidding' about naming UFC CEO as White House press secretary

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was joking when he suggested appointing Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White as White House press secretary, walking... Read More


The Wimalendra Reservoir over flows, following heavy rainfall in Norton Bridge

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Wimalendra Reservoir is spilling over, with its water flowing into the Kelani River following continuous rainfall in Norton Bridge.Norton Police say that water levels in the K... Read More