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Namal Rajapaksa calls for security measures, not tradition bans

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Government bears responsibility to ensure security for religious processions rather than allowing threats to disrupt long-standing traditions, pointed out Sri Lanka Podujana Pera... Read More


Four fatalities reported in motorcycle crashes within 24 hours

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Four individuals died in fatal accidents reported from various areas of the country, according to the Police Media Division. These incidents were recorded as road incidents link... Read More


BASL to discuss judges' retirement age

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A special general meeting of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is scheduled to be held in Colombo today (29). The discussion will focus on steps to be taken against the go... Read More


Government aims to cut recurrent spending, boost capital expenditure, says President

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Economic plans for the upcoming year are being formulated to reduce recurrent expenditure, which currently stands at nine percent, while raising capital expenditure to four perce... Read More


Police constable dies shooting himself with duty firearm

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- A police officer attached to the Walana Anti-Corruption Strike Force has committed suicide by shooting himself with his duty firearm. Police stated that the incident was reporte... Read More


Hiru Rajadharma Prathipada today at Kelaniya Temple

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Everything is ready to conduct the Hiru Rajadharma Pratipada programme, organised by Hiru Media Network to mark the noble Esala Full Moon Poya Day, centring on the historic Kelan... Read More


Esala Full Moon Poya Day is today

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Today marks the Esala Poya Day, which is considered a significant religious day for Buddhists of the country. This noble day is special as numerous significant events have occur... Read More


cops barge into CPI(m) office to arrest sfi leader

New Delhi, July 29 -- A Delhi Police team entered the Communist Party of India (Marxist's) headquarters in Delhi on Tuesday to arrest student leader Aishe Ghosh, leading to a confrontation between the... Read More


Man kills wife, sends video to her kin; held

Bagalkot, July 29 -- A 29-year-old man was detained in Bagalkot district of Karnataka for allegedly killing his wife, suspecting her of having an extramarital affair, police said on Tuesday. He appare... Read More


Assam flood toll rises to 75; rains wreak havoc in Himalayan states

New Delhi, July 29 -- Seven more deaths have been reported on Tuesday from the flood-affected districts in Assam, raising the toll to 75. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has relaxed the norms for p... Read More