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ONGOING POSTAL STRIKE CREATES INTERNATIONAL MAIL BACKLOG AT COLOMBO AIRPORT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- An ongoing postal workers' strike in Sri Lanka is causing a significant backlog of international mail at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). A large quantity of letter... Read More


SRI LANKA REMOVES BARRIERS TO DRIVING LICENSES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Persons with disabilities in Sri Lanka can now obtain driving licenses following the removal of long-standing barriers. Speaking at a media briefing, Parliamentarian Sugath Wasa... Read More


NEW CHIEF CUSTODIAN ELECTED FOR THE SABARAGAMUWA MAHA DEWALAYA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Hishan Sanka Mapitigama has been elected as the new Chief custodian of the Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devalaya. He was elected with 6 votes, while his opponent garnered 4. Publis... Read More


BRIBERY CASE AGAINST FORMER MINISTER SARANA GUNAWARDENA POSTPONED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against former minister Sarana Gunawardena by the Bribery Commission be called for further hearing on October 1. The charg... Read More


SRI LANKAN SWIMMERS SHINE ON OPENING DAY OF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Sri Lankan team has shown remarkable performances on the first day of the World Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania. Julie Hope, Kristina Perumal, M.F. Muhamma... Read More


BRIBERY CASE AGAINST FORMER MINISTER LAKSHMAN YAPA ABEYWARDENA POSTPONED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The bribery case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against former Investment Promotion Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and former Dir... Read More


FORMER IGP TENNAKOON'S BAIL APPLICATION REJECTED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court has rejected an anticipated bail application filed by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon. The application was submitted on ... Read More


NEW BLPL LINES SERVICE CONNECTS MAJOR ASIAN PORTS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- BLPL Lines has launched a new regular liner service, the SMI, to enhance trade connectivity between Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and India. The new service will provide reliab... Read More


OPPOSITION TO MEET OVER NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION AGAINST DEFENCE DEPUTY MINISTER

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- An urgent meeting of opposition party leaders and representatives is scheduled to take place today (20) at noon at the Opposition Leader's office in Parliament. The meeting will... Read More


FATHER OF PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY GENERAL PASSED AWAY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- W.A. Layton de Silva, a retired school principal and father of Parliament's Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera, has passed away. He was the beloved husband of retired princip... Read More