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ANCL Pictures Editor Thilak Perera passes away

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Veteran photojournalist and Lake House Pictures Editor Thilak Perera passed away yesterday after a brief illness, just one month short of his 60th birthday. The third child in a... Read More


Container release probe PSC final report to be presented to House by December 21

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) probing the unchecked release of 323 containers and reporting to Parliament its proposals and recommendations has been granted an extensi... Read More


Wildlife veterinary hospital for Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A veterinary hospital will be built in Anuradhapura and an elephant transit home established in Polonnaruwa, with operations at both expected to begin by the middle of next year,... Read More


SJB led Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha suspended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Central Province Governor Dr.Suranga Fernando has taken steps to suspend the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)-led Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha and vest its powers with the Kandy Di... Read More


Bill to let High Court hear cases involving up to 100g of narcotics

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Steps have been taken to amend the relevant Act so that cases involving up to 100 grams of narcotic drugs can be heard before the High Court, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr... Read More


Sajith calls for an Elephant Conservation Task Force

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa questioned in Parliament whether the government acknowledges the death of the elephant 'Kavantissa' as a killing and requested an update on the... Read More


Several new benefits added to Suraksha Student Insurance Programme

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (19) granted approval to revise and implement the existing agreement on the Suraksha Student Insurance Programme, adding several new benefits f... Read More


Rainfall expected to increase across Sri Lanka over the next few days

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- Rainfall is expected to increase across Sri Lanka over the next few days as a low-level atmospheric disturbance near the island is likely to develop into a low-pressure area with... Read More


Open warrant issued to arrest Premalal Jayasekara

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- The Supreme Court has issued an open warrant for the arrest of former Minister Premalal Jayasekara after he failed to appear before court today(21).Track Exec Orders A three-jud... Read More


Free breast and cervical cancer screening camp to be held in Kotahena on October 24

Sri Lanka, Oct. 21 -- A free breast and cervical cancer screening camp will be held on Saturday, October 24, at Cathedral Boys' School in Kotahena, Colombo 13, to raise awareness of women's cancers an... Read More