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Mihintale Chief Incumbent requests President to grant pardon to Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The Chief Incumbent of the Mihintale Ancient Temple, Venerable Walawahengunawewe Dhammaratana Thera, has requested President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to intervene in granting a ... Read More


One dead following explosion in Polonnaruwa Kidney Hospital kitchen gas pipeline

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- A person who was critically injured and hospitalised following an explosion in the gas supply pipeline of the Polonnaruwa Kidney Hospital kitchen early today (26) has died, acco... Read More


Two suspects detained over aiding Dehiwala grenade attack that killed two children

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Seven-day detention orders have been obtained for two suspects arrested on charges of aiding and abetting the recent hand grenade attack on a house along Sirisangabo Mawatha in ... Read More


Sweden-imported javelin handed over to javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga in Japan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The javelin imported from Sweden for javelin champion Rumesh Tharanga was handed over to him in Japan on the 24th. The javelin was imported by the Ministry of Sports on behalf ... Read More


Opposition claims to repeal 22nd Amendment are unconstitutional and require a referendum, says Minister Nalinda Jayatissa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Minister of Health and Media Dr Nalinda Jayatissa stated in Parliament that statements made by the Opposition claiming they will repeal and reverse the 22nd Amendment to the Con... Read More


Repossession of leased vehicles and equipment must adhere strictly to legal provisions, says police

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Financial and leasing companies must act strictly in compliance with existing legal provisions when repossessing vehicles or other equipment due to non-payment of instalments, P... Read More


Bribery Commission records statement from remanded MP Namal Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Officers from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption have recorded a statement from Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand ... Read More


Body of youth found in abandoned well in Horowpothana

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The body of a 21-year-old youth was discovered in an abandoned well in the Ihala Kumbukgollewawa area within the Horowpothana police division yesterday (25). Police identified ... Read More


Government unity firm despite minor division over 22nd Amendment, says Minister Bimal Rathnayake

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake admitted in Parliament yesterday that a minor, fractional division occurred within the government over the proposed 22nd Amendment ... Read More


Re-scrutiny results of 2025 (2026) G.C.E. O/L Examination released

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The re-scrutiny results of the 2025 (2026) General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) Ordinary Level Examination have been released today (26). The Department of Examinations an... Read More