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Government will not raise fuel prices to meet private companies' demands, says Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka says the Government is not prepared to increase fuel prices at the request of private companies and place additional financial pressure on con... Read More


Alleged drug trafficker 'Ran Malli' arrested in Bulgaria

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Charith Sandakelum, also known as "Ran Malli", an alleged drug trafficker, was arrested in Bulgaria. Police said steps are being taken in coordination with the Ministry of Forei... Read More


Suspect in Nagoda restaurant owner's murder arrested in Valaichchenai

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- A 35-year-old man suspected of carrying out the fatal shooting of a restaurant owner in Nagoda, Kalutara, was arrested in the Valaichchenai area, police said. The shooting took ... Read More


US Embassy in Sri Lanka to remain closed on October 12

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka will be closed tomorrow (12) for Columbus Day, a federal holiday in the United States. The Embassy announced that all routine public servi... Read More


Indian High Commissioner meets CBSL Governor for economic talks

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Central Bank of Sri Lanka Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe and Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha met for discussions centered on the economy, global financial sy... Read More


Pakistan sets target of 216 for Sri Lanka in second T20

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Batting first, the Pakistan team scored 215 runs for the loss of 3 wickets at the end of their scheduled 20 overs in the second T20 cricket match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka h... Read More


President vows to eradicate Sri Lanka's drug menace

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- A program to completely eradicate the drug menace has been initiated by the current government, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. Under this program launched under the ... Read More


Strong winds and heavy rain damage homes in Mundalama

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Severe winds accompanied by heavy downpours struck the Mundalama area, causing damage to several houses in the Kiriyankalliya village within the Mundalama Divisional Secretariat ... Read More


Strong and efficient public service essential to move country forward

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- The public service has played a major role in the advancement of every developed country in the world, and a strong and efficient public service is essential to move the country ... Read More


President stresses national unity for Sri Lanka's progress

Sri Lanka, Oct. 11 -- Creating an environment where people of all ethnic groups can live as citizens of one country by establishing national unity is necessary, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says... Read More