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Government open for discussion on Terrorism Bill: Bimal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Amid concerns raised by local and international organisations over the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTB), Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake said yester... Read More


Air quality in several areas turns 'unhealthy for sensitive groups'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Air quality in several parts of Sri Lanka deteriorated to unhealthy levels this morning, according to real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) data published by IQAir. As of 11.30 a.m.... Read More


Parliamentary Caucus proposes separate budget line for persons with disabilities

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities has proposed introducing a separate budget line for persons with disabilities in the estimates of every ministry to ensure ... Read More


Rs. 2,500 million allocated to clean up Colombo's Beira Lake

Sri Lanka, Oct. 29 -- The Government has planned a series of projects to clean up the Beira Lake, with Rs. 2,500 million allocated to the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), the Urban Development Authori... Read More


Government will not pardon Gnanasara Thera against its mandate: Lal Kantha

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Amid calls for the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, Minister K.D. Lal Kantha today assured that neither President Anura Kumara Dissanayake nor the Government woul... Read More


Police to record statement from Gammanpila over Gnanasara Thera's robes claim

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Police will record a statement from Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila over his allegations that the robes of Ven. Galaboda Aththe Gnanasara Thera were forcibly... Read More


Shiranthi undergoes Angiogram, no surgery yet: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa underwent an angiogram test this morning, but no decision has yet been made on whether she requires surgery, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister ... Read More


13,000 families live in unsafe houses in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Claiming that some 13,000 families live in unsafe houses in Sri Lanka, Housing, Construction and Water Supply Minister Susil Ranasinghe said the government's priority is to provid... Read More


Govt. assures no adverse decision over Iranian vessels

Sri Lanka, Oct. 5 -- Amid growing concerns over the presence of Iranian vessels anchored off Sri Lanka's territorial waters, the government has assured that no decision detrimental to the country will... Read More


Govt to drop or amend Clause 17 of Anti- Corruption Bill requiring referendum

Sri Lanka, Sept. 30 -- The Government has no intention of holding a referendum on Clause 17 of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill, which the Supreme Court has determined requires approval by the peo... Read More