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First Human Screwworm Infection Confirmed in U.S.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A person in the United States has been found to be infected with screwworms, a parasitic fly larva that feeds on living flesh, marking the first time this has been confirmed in a... Read More


COMPLAINT FILED WITH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OVER COURT INCIDENT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A complaint has been filed with the Human Rights Commission against three police officers following an incident at the Fort Magistrate's Court. According to the complaint, Assis... Read More


EX-PRESIDENT TO REMAIN IN HOSPITAL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to remain in the hospital for a few more days, according to a statement from his office. He is currently receiving treatment at... Read More


EX-MINISTER REMANDED AGAIN OVER BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Former Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa has been further remanded until the 29th of this month on charges related to a bribery case. The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrat... Read More


COLOMBO FORT MAGISTRATE COURT GRANTS BAIL TO FORMER PRESIDENT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has ordered the release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on bail. The order was issued by Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura, who granted ... Read More


FOREIGN MINISTER HERALDS 'MALAYAGA PEOPLE' RECOGNITION AS GESTURE OF RESPECT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has stated that the political recognition of upcountry Tamils as the "Malayaga People" is a profound gesture of respect and pride for the communit... Read More


GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES MAJOR COCONUT REVIVAL PROGRAM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The government is launching a new strategic programme to boost Sri Lanka's coconut sector with the aim of increasing annual export revenue to USD 1,500 million by the year 2030. ... Read More


CAA SEIZES MILLIONS WORTH OF EXPIRED DATES IN WATTALA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized 3,620 kg of expired dates, valued at an estimated Rs. 6.5 million, from a warehouse in Wattala. The dates were being stored for s... Read More


CASE AGAINST RANIL WICKREMESINGHE UNDERWAY AT FORT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is currently being heard at the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court. Security has been significantly increased around the cour... Read More


ARREST OF EX-PRESIDENT A 'POLITICAL AGENDA,' NOT JUSTICE, SAYS THONDAMAN

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Parliamentarian Jeevan Thondaman has sharply criticized the recent arrest of the former president, labeling the event as a politically motivated move rather than a pursuit of jus... Read More