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Rehabilitation centres planned for every district

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Minister of Public Security Susil Watagala says steps have been taken to establish at least one rehabilitation centre in every district. He made these remarks while attending th... Read More


Colombo Stock Exchange closes lower as ASPI drops

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The All Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange fell by 65.12 points today (25), closing at 21,279.65. According to Colombo Stock Exchange reports, the total turnover re... Read More


'Kehelbaddara Padme' remanded until September 3

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Koralagamage Mandinu Pathmasiri Perera, alias 'Kehelbaddara Padme,' who was detained and interrogated under the Prevention of Terrorism Act in the custody of the Criminal Investi... Read More


Third Randoli procession to parade tonight

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Third Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera scheduled to parade the streets this evening The third Randoli Procession glorifying the Esala Festival of the histor... Read More


COPA calls for faster probes into Postal Department fraud

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Special attention was focused at the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) regarding the progress of investigations being conducted into financial frauds and disciplinary violation... Read More


Suresh Sallay's detention extended for another 90 days

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Permission was received to detain and investigate former State Intelligence Service head, Retired Major General Tuan Suresh Sallay, who was arrested on suspicion regarding the Ea... Read More


Extradited "Bus Lalith" detained for 72 hours

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Police Media Spokesman states that Lalith Kannangara, alias "Bus Lalith," an organised criminal brought to this country from Dubai, is being detained and interrogated for 72 ... Read More


Government yet to decide on raising three-wheeler driver age limit

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa says the government has not yet taken a final decision regarding the proposal to raise the minimum age limit for driving three-whe... Read More


Water capacity of Huruluwewa drops

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The water capacity of Hurulu Wewa, a major irrigation reservoir in Anuradhapura, has dropped further due to the prevailing dry weather conditions. Water release for agricultural... Read More


Sajith pays homage to Ruwanweli Maha Seya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa paid homage to the historic Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura. The visit took place during his tour of the Anuradhapura District to inspect ... Read More