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Wanninayake to be charged with contempt of court?

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The Police will consult the Attorney General's (AG) Department whether Senior Counsel Gunaratne Wanninayake can be charged with contempt of court for his alleged unruly behaviour ... Read More


Student hospitalised after alleged assault by two teachers

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- A 13-year-old student from a school in Thelijjawila, Matara, was admitted to the Matara General Hospital on Friday (17) after reportedly being assaulted by an English teacher and ... Read More


Ishara Sewwandi held under 90-day detention ord

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- A 90-day detention order has been issued against Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa. She was arrested in Kathmandu and extradi... Read More


Major irregularities at Sathosa exposed

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has unearthed large-scale financial and administrative irregularities at Lanka Sathosa, pointing to massive losses arising from rice imp... Read More


Sri Lankan female surfer makes history

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The trick is to stay calm. Let the water run through your fingers and connect with the ocean. Out in the surf off the fishing village of Kadabeddagama on the Southern Coast of Sr... Read More


Schools Chess Association faces Court restraint

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The irresponsible conduct of the Schools Chess Association has come under scrutiny following a Court order, once again placing the sport in the national spotlight. Parents of scho... Read More


Thundershowers to continue throughout the week

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The authorities have cleared a landslide blocked road in the Riverston area of the Matale district following three days of continuous heavy rainfall, said the Director of the Nati... Read More


ADB reinforces partnership in Sri Lanka's 'Blue Economy' transformation

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) would like to see a much faster economic growth in Sri Lanka in the future than the current level of 4.8-5 percent, said Country Director of ADB S... Read More


Sri Lanka junior sailing team to vie in Oman

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- The Sri Lanka Junior National Sailing Team will head to Oman to compete in one of the most challenging events on the international sailing calendar, the 2025 Optimist Asian and Oc... Read More


SL to field 100 athletes for Bahrain Games

Srilanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka will field a 100-strong athlete delegation for the third Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain from October 22-31. Team Sri Lanka will number 150, including a record 100 a... Read More