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ONE ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH BORELLA SHOOTING

Sri Lanka, Aug. 8 -- A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident that occurred in the Sirisara Uyana area of Sahaspura, Borella. Police say the suspect was arrested on charges... Read More


IGP PUBLIC RELIEF DAY CANCELLED THIS WEEK

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Police Headquarters has informed the public that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Public Relief Day, a weekly event held every Friday at Police Headquarters, will not tak... Read More


PRESIDENT EXPLAINS PROCESS OF US TARIFF REDUCTION

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake explained the process by which the US reduced its tariffs on Sri Lankan goods to 20% during a session in Parliament today. The President said a... Read More


URBAN DEVELOPMENT MINISTER TO CHAIR SRI LANKA-PAKISTAN FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Minister of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing Anura Karunathilaka has been elected as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Association for th... Read More


OPPOSITION PROPOSES PARLIAMENTARY SELECT COMMITTEE FOR NEW CONSTITUTION

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The opposition has decided to propose the appointment of a parliamentary select committee to draft a new constitution for Sri Lanka. Speaking to Hiru News, the Chief Opposition W... Read More


SECOND SCHOOL TERM ENDS TODAY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The second school term of this year concludes today, August 7. The Ministry of Education has announced that the first phase of the third school term will begin on Monday, August ... Read More


INDIAN NATIONALS FINED AND ORDERED TO BE DEPORTED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Kaduwela Magistrate's Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 100,000 each on 11 Indian nationals who were found guilty of operating an illegal gambling racket. Following the court r... Read More


SRI LANKA CUSTOMS AGREES TO RELEASE DETAINED BYD VEHICLES

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Director General of Customs today (7) agreed to release 991 BYD vehicles currently held by Sri Lanka Customs, subject to several conditions. This decision follows a petition ... Read More


MEDICAL OFFICERS ASSOCIATION GIVES GOVERNMENT 72 HOURS TO ACT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association has announced that its members will launch a massive strike next Monday (11) if the problems faced by doctors are not resolved within ... Read More


FUEL OVERUSE BY FORMER CHIEF MINISTER EXPOSED BEFORE COPA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- It has been revealed before the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) that former Chief Minister of the Sabaragamuwa Province, Mahipala Herath, had used 4,700 liters of fuel per mon... Read More