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Prime Minister's Independence Day Message

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- The 78th National Independence Day is marked with renewed hope for freedom. We have now entered a new chapter with a people's government formed through the collective will and effo... Read More


Opposition Leader's Independence Day Message

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- As we mark 78 years since gaining independence on February 4, 1948, it is vital to reflect on our history while firmly focusing on the future. When we objectively examine the coun... Read More


Scattered showers for multiple provinces and districts

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- Several spells of shower will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts. Showers or thundershowers are likely at a few p... Read More


President to inaugurate veneration of historic buddha relics from India

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- The veneration of the Holy Buddha Relics will be inaugurated this afternoon (04) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The sacred relics have been brought to ... Read More


President calls for "major transformation" in education

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called for a "major transformational era" within the education sector, declaring his administration's readiness to overhaul the system to mee... Read More


Sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha arrive in Sri Lanka for historic veneration

Srilanka, Feb. 4 -- The sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha have arrived in Sri Lanka, offering a historic opportunity for the country's Buddhist community to pay their respects. The Indian aircra... Read More


Writ petition over Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident dismissed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Court of Appeal has dismissed a writ petition filed by four monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and five others currently in custody over the placement of a Bu... Read More


Commuters stranded as Route 120 private bus strike continues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The strike launched by luxury and general service private bus operators on the Horana-Colombo (Route 120) remains in effect for a second day. The trade action began at 10:00 AM y... Read More


Actor Hemal Ranasinghe granted bail

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Mount Lavinia Magistrate's Court today (3) ordered the release of popular actor Hemal Ranasinghe on bail. Ranasinghe was taken into custody earlier following allegations of a... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa leaves FCID

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa left the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today after recording a statement for nearly five hours. She was summoned in ... Read More