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Container truck stolen from Kelanimulla vehicle yard

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- A container truck theft has been reported from the Kelanimulla area. A complaint was lodged with the Mulleriyawa Police on June 8, stating that a container along with a lorry ha... Read More


Sri Lanka cuts daily vehicle imports spending to $3.9mn

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Sri Lanka has managed to bring down its daily spending on vehicle imports to around US$3.9 million after introducing measures to curb import demand amid ongoing economic challeng... Read More


Minister Lal Kantha vows not to give up political power easily

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Agriculture Minister Lal Kantha says that political power, which has shifted from one class to another after centuries, will not be given up easily. Speaking at the annual confe... Read More


Heavy rain expected across several provinces

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Department of Meteorology says that rain is expected in several parts of the country today as well. Accordingly, fairly heavy rainfall of around 75 mm is likely in some area... Read More


JVP also responsible if Easter attacks brought Gotabaya to power - Namal

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Parliamentarian of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Namal Rajapaksa says that some members of the government claim President Gotabaya Rajapaksa came to power due to the Easter ... Read More


Rupee depreciation does not increase real debt burden - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Deputy Minister of Finance, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says that although the rupee's depreciation increases the rupee value of foreign currency loans, it does not actually incr... Read More


Samurdhi employees not used for politics - Upali Pannilage

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Minister of Rural Development Dr. Upali Pannilage stated that, unlike previous governments, Samurdhi employees have not been used for political activities and that an environment... Read More


Archchuna alleges LTTE diaspora funded NPP rise to power

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Parliamentarian Archuna Ramanathan has claimed that funds to bring the National People's Power (NPP) into power were provided by the LTTE diaspora. He alleged that the intention... Read More


23 dengue deaths reported so far this year - NDCU

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The National Dengue Control Unit says that 23 dengue-related deaths have been reported so far this year. This was stated by Community Medicine Specialist Dr. Prashila Samaraweer... Read More


We have the strength to deliver if given power - Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that people in the country are currently living under very difficult conditions. Speaking to the media after attending the "Mehewaraka Pr... Read More