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EX-NCP CHIEF MINISTER S.M. RANJITH AND SISTER-IN-LAW SEEK BAIL

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his sister-in-law Shanthi Chandrasena, who are currently serving a 16-year prison sentence for corruption, have file... Read More


FARMERS FACE FINES FOR EARLY PADDY HARVEST IN PUTTALAM

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A group of farmers utilizing water from the Puttalam - Mahakumbukkadawala - Padiyamaduwa reservoir are facing a predicament after a local farmers' organization decided to impose ... Read More


NEW EXPRESSWAY RULE: REAR SEAT PASSENGERS IN LIGHT VEHICLES MUST WEAR SEATBELTS FROM AUGUST 1

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- From tomorrow, August 1, all rear-seat passengers in light vehicles travelling on expressways in Sri Lanka must wear seatbelts. The Ministry of Transport and Highways announced ... Read More


COLOMBO-KURUNEGALA A-6 ROAD PARTIALLY CLOSED

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Colombo-Kurunegala A-6 road is scheduled for partial and full closures until August 3. This is due to ongoing repairs at the Pothuhera-Amunugama railway crossing. Police ar... Read More


THREE-WHEELER DRIVER ARRESTED IN PETTAH FOR GOLD THEFT

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- A three-wheeler driver has been arrested by officers at the Pettah Police Station for allegedly drugging passengers to steal their gold items. According to complaints received s... Read More


SURVEY DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES ONLINE CADASTRAL MAP PAYMENTS AND DELIVERY SERVICE

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Surveyor General Y. G. Gnanathilaka announced today (31) that the public will be able to make online payments for cadastral maps and have them delivered directly to their homes s... Read More


COASTAL LINE TRAIN OPERATIONS DISRUPTED BY MECHANICAL FAULT

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The Railway Department has announced that train operations on the Coastal Railway Line are experiencing disruptions this morning (31) due to a mechanical fault with a train at th... Read More


PM CALLS FOR DIALOGUE ON EDUCATION TRANSFORMATION, INCLUDING PIRIVENA EDUCATION

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the need for a comprehensive dialogue on transforming Sri Lanka's current education system and its integration with Pirivena educ... Read More


MP ROHITHA ABEYGUNAWARDENA'S DAUGHTER GRANTED BAIL

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Rochelle Abeygunawardena, daughter of Member of Parliament Rohitha Abeygunawardena, who was arrested by the Walana Anti-Corruption Unit, has been released on bail. The suspect w... Read More


JAFFNA MASS GRAVE EXCAVATION UNCOVERS MORE HUMAN REMAINS

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Bone fragments belonging to four more human bodies have been discovered at the mass grave near the Chemmani Sitthupattu cemetery in Jaffna. Excavation officials confirmed that t... Read More