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FORMER FOREIGN SECRETARY: SRI LANKA 'NEGLECTING' KEY MIDDLE-POWER NATIONS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A veteran Sri Lankan diplomat, Ravinatha Aryasinha, has stated that the country has "neglected" middle-power nations, a relationship he believes is crucial for expanding trade, i... Read More


OPPOSITION LEADER VISITS SINGAPORE'S CIVIL SERVICE COLLEGE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa undertook a visit to Singapore's Civil Service College today (20). He said that the primary objective of the visit was to gain insights int... Read More


ANOTHER SUSPECT ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH BORELLA SHOOTING

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Another suspect has been arrested by Colombo Crime Division in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred near the Sirisara Uyana apartment complex in Sahasapura, Borella o... Read More


SUSPECTED GUNMAN IN FORMER HOMAGAMA PS MEMBER'S MURDER ARRESTED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A special unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has apprehended the alleged gunman in assassination of former Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha member Shantha Mudunkotuwa, ... Read More


CID INVESTIGATES ALLEGED INVOLVEMENT OF SENIOR POLICE OFFICER'S WIFE IN ANURADHAPURA TREASURE HUNTING CASE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- An investigation into an alleged treasure hunting in Anuradhapura has taken a dramatic turn, as the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) uncovers potential links between a gro... Read More


ONGOING POSTAL STRIKE CREATES INTERNATIONAL MAIL BACKLOG AT COLOMBO AIRPORT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- An ongoing postal workers' strike in Sri Lanka is causing a significant backlog of international mail at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). A large quantity of letter... Read More


SRI LANKA REMOVES BARRIERS TO DRIVING LICENSES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Persons with disabilities in Sri Lanka can now obtain driving licenses following the removal of long-standing barriers. Speaking at a media briefing, Parliamentarian Sugath Wasa... Read More


NEW CHIEF CUSTODIAN ELECTED FOR THE SABARAGAMUWA MAHA DEWALAYA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Hishan Sanka Mapitigama has been elected as the new Chief custodian of the Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devalaya. He was elected with 6 votes, while his opponent garnered 4. Publis... Read More


BRIBERY CASE AGAINST FORMER MINISTER SARANA GUNAWARDENA POSTPONED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against former minister Sarana Gunawardena by the Bribery Commission be called for further hearing on October 1. The charg... Read More


SRI LANKAN SWIMMERS SHINE ON OPENING DAY OF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Sri Lankan team has shown remarkable performances on the first day of the World Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania. Julie Hope, Kristina Perumal, M.F. Muhamma... Read More