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INDIAN TOURISTS ENTERTAIN FELLOW PASSENGERS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- A group of Indian tourists entertained fellow passengers at the Nanu Oya railway station today with singing and dancing. The tourists were waiting for the arrival of the 11001 ... Read More


SUSPECTED BACKHOE SAMAN ASSOCIATE REMANDED

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The individual arrested yesterday with firearms and a military uniform has been remanded until September 24. Allegedly, he was identified as a close associate of organised crim... Read More


SJB TO TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST CRITICS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to take disciplinary action against members who act against or criticise the party's policies. The decision was made at a recent ex... Read More


SUSPECTED BACKHOE SAMAN ASSOCIATE ARRESTED IN SOORIYAWEWA

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Another suspected associate of the alleged organised crime figure "Backhoe Saman" has been arrested in the Sooriyawewa area. The suspect is also a close associate of alleged dr... Read More


PRESIDENT TO VISIT US AND JAPAN

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to embark on a two-part overseas visit, starting with a trip to the United States on September 22. He is scheduled to address the 80th... Read More


PACIFIC ANGEL 2025 HIGHLIGHTS U.S. COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AND PARTNERSHIP IN THE INDO-PACIFIC

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, together with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and the Ministry of Defense, marked the successful conclusion of Exercise Pacific Angel 2025 at a clo... Read More


SRI LANKA EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY WITH QATAR

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Sri Lanka's Deputy Foreign Minister, Arun Hemachandra, has expressed the government's concern and solidarity with the people of Qatar regarding recent strikes in the country. T... Read More


CPC REPORTS PROFIT AND ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT PLANS

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reported a profit of Rs.18 billion for the first half of 2025. According to the company's Managing Director, Mayura Netthikumara, the... Read More


PRESIDENT CONGRATULATES NEW NEPALESE PRIME MINISTER

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Sushila Karki on her appointment as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal. In a post on his official X account, the President... Read More


MINISTER SAYS REMOVAL OF FORMER PRESIDENTS' PRIVILEGES IS A FULFILLED PROMISE

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Minister Sunil Handunnetti says the abolition of privileges and special rights for former presidents is a promise the government made to the people. He said there is no reason ... Read More