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RETIRED ARMY COMMANDER LAUNCHES BOOK ON SRI LANKA'S SEPARATIST CONFLICT

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A new book chronicling Sri Lanka's brutal war, which spanned over three decades, was launched yesterday (29) at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo. Titled "Separatist ... Read More


LATE VENERABLE BANDARAWELA AMITHANANDA THERA'S FINAL RITES TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The cremation ceremony of the late Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thera, a respected teacher and Tripitakacharya, will be held this sunday (1) at the Olcott Stadium in Dompe. ... Read More


RED WARNING FOR ROUGH SEAS AND STRONG WINDS ALONG THE COAST

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning due to the active south-west monsoon, forecasting strong winds and rough seas in several sea areas around the island. Wind ... Read More


MORE OICS GIVEN TRANSFERS

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A further 16 Officers in Charge of Police have been transferred and given new appointments, effective immediately. This was following the approval from the National Police Commis... Read More


VENERABLE BANDARAWELA AMITHANANDA THERO PASSES AWAY

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Venerable Bandarawela Amithananda Thero, who was renonwed for his sermons, passed away on May 29 at the Colombo National Hospital. He was 62 years old at the time of his demi... Read More


MAJOR DRUG HAULS BY SRI LANKA NAVY AND POLICE NARCOTICS BUREAU IN 2025

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Sri Lanka Navy and Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) have conducted several successful joint operations in 2025, intercepting large quantities of drugs smuggled into the country v... Read More


FORMER PRESIDENT RANIL WICKREMESINGHE ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR NEW POLITICAL PARTY

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans for the establishment of a new political party. This was while addressing a programme held at the United National Party ... Read More


SRI LANKA RUPEE SEES SLIGHT FLUCTUATION AGAINST US DOLLAR

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Sri Lanka Rupee has shown a slight fluctuation against the US Dollar on May 29, according to Central Bank data. The buying price of the US Dollar is recorded at Rs. 295.3093,... Read More


OPPOSITION LEADER CRITICISES GOVERNMENT'S DECISION ON KOTELAWALA MEDICAL FACULTY ADMISSIONS

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has stated that the government's decision to halt the admission of local students to the Kotelawala Medical Faculty is a serious error. Issuing... Read More


OVER 779KG OF DRUGS SEIZED FROM TWO FISHING VESSELS; 11 ARRESTED

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Police Anti-Narcotics Bureau reports that the total weight of the narcotics seized from two multi-day fishing vessels taken into naval custody is 779 kilograms and 21 grams. ... Read More