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SLPP, Maha Janahanda hold talks on opposition unity

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Representatives of the Maha Janahanda organisation met with Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa today (18) with the aim... Read More


Mother dies following house fire

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A 26-year-old mother receiving treatment for severe burn injuries following a house fire in the Namandiya new village in Buttala passed away this morning (18). The deceased woma... Read More


Two brothers in 'lawyer killing' remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Two brothers arrested for aiding and abetting the shooting of a lawyer and his wife in the Akuregoda area were remanded until the 4th of next month. The order was issued by Kadu... Read More


Religious ceremony marks 15 years of Sri Maha Bodhi sapling in Philippines

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A special religious ceremony was held today to mark the 15th anniversary of the planting of a sacred sapling of the Sri Maha Bodhi in the Philippines. The observance coincided w... Read More


100th Ocean Strainer unit installed near the Wellawatte Canal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A major milestone in Sri Lanka's efforts to combat marine pollution was marked today with the installation of the 100th Ocean Strainer floating barrier near the Wellawatte Canal,... Read More


Emergency water distribution planned after main line failure

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that they are ready to distribute drinking water via bowsers to public places based on requests and requirements following an ... Read More


Former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament files writ application

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Chaminda Kularatne, the former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, has filed a writ application before the Court of Appeal. He is seeking an order to invalidate the decision... Read More


Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company resigns

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Attorney-at-law Sandamali Chandrasekara, the second Chairperson appointed to Lanka Sugar Private Company by the current government, resigned from her position. Previously, Ruksh... Read More


Swiss Ambassador meets Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- An official meeting between the Swiss Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Siri Walt, and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya took place yesterday (17) at Temple Trees. The Prime Mini... Read More


AG to indict Saman Ekanayake by April 29

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Colombo Fort Chief Magistrate Isuru Netthikumara today (18) directed the Attorney General to file indictments against former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake before April 2... Read More