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VENERABLE ANAMADUWE SRI DHAMMADASSI THERA'S FINAL RITES TODAY

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The final rites for the late Deputy Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Sect, Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera will be held this afternoon (24) with f... Read More


COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) BILL PASSED IN PARLIAMENT

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The Companies (Amendment) Bill, No. 7 of 2007, was passed in Parliament yesterday (23) with amendments. The second reading debate on the Companies (Amendment) Bill was held toda... Read More


IT'S NOT THE SCHOOL BAG, IT'S THE SYSTEM: PRIME MINISTER

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya says the root cause of the burden on students is not the weight of their school bags but the current examination system. Speaking at a media... Read More


SAMAGI JANA BALAWEGAYA WINS WELIGAMA PRADESHIYA SABHA

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has secured control of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, a local council where the opposition held a majority in the last local government election. The p... Read More


ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON DEHIWALA-MOUNT LAVINIA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL HEALTH OFFICER

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- An attempted shooting of a health administrator from the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council was foiled after the firearm malfunctioned. The incident occurred near the S.D.... Read More


Sri Lanka Boosts Sustainable Tourism, Empowers SMEs with Certification

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- In a significant move towards fostering responsible and inclusive tourism, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in collaboration with UNDP Sri Lanka, recently rec... Read More


YOUTHS DISCOVER AMMUNITION IN GALENBINDUNUWEWA

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Three young men discovered a cache of ammunition while bathing at the Huruluwewa lake, near the Katharagama Devalaya in the Galenbindunuwewa police area, yesterday (23). While w... Read More


SUPREME COURT ORDERS USD 1 BILLION COMPENSATION FOR X-PRESS PEARL DISASTER

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The Supreme Court has ordered the shipping company responsible for the X-Press Pearl vessel to pay USD 1 billion in compensation for the environmental and economic damage caused ... Read More


PRESIDENT SAYS NO CHILD SHOULD LEAVE SCHOOL PREMATURELY

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that no child should drop out of school. He stated this is the main objective of the new educational reforms. The President made these r... Read More


IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION CHIEF'S SENTENCING POSTPONED

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The Supreme Court has postponed the sentencing of the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, after he pleaded guilty to contempt of court. Accordin... Read More