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SLFP general secretary case postponed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Colombo District Court deferred the ruling on a case filed by Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekera, who seeks an order allowing him to function as the General Secretary of the ... Read More


Anusha Pelpita remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Anusha Pelpita, a former Ministry Secretary currently in custody, will remain in remand until February 20 following an order by the Colombo Magistrate's Court. The court issued t... Read More


Sri Lanka pursues compensation and return of colonial-era artefacts

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The government is actively pursuing compensation for colonial-era losses and the repatriation of cultural treasures, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament in response to... Read More


Issuance of heavy mineral licenses suspended

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- All exploration and mining licenses for heavy minerals remain suspended until a new National Mineral Policy is implemented. Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister S... Read More


Parliament approves extension of state of emergency

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The state of emergency will remain in effect for another month following a majority vote of 104 during today's parliamentary session. The motion received 106 votes in favour and ... Read More


Heated exchange in parliament over Namal Rajapaksa comments

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A verbal clash erupted in Parliament today (6), during the debate on emergency law between Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe and MP Ramanathan Archuna. The tension began when th... Read More


ASP Rohan Olugala in ICU

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala is currently receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital. He was initially admitt... Read More


Devnimori sacred relics open for public

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Devotees can personally witness and venerate the historic "Devnimori" Sacred Sarvagna Relics at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple starting today, February 5. The relics were broug... Read More


Online applications open for teaching exams

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Graduates currently employed in the state sector can begin applying online today, February 5, for the competitive examination to fill teaching vacancies in national and provincial... Read More


Heavy rains is expected today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Showers are expected to continue across the Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, along with the Hambantota district. Heavy rainfall exceeding 75 mm is lik... Read More