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Killing of civilians becoming commonplace; Underworld ruling country : Wimal Weerawansa

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- Killing civilians has become a normal occurrence in the country and the underworld is now ruling the nation, former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa said. Addressing the media, h... Read More


SL Navy instructed to prevent illegal entry of Indian fishermen and combat drug trafficking

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has been directed to take all necessary measures to prevent unauthorised entry of Indian fishermen into Sri Lankan territorial waters and to intensify efforts t... Read More


Ruhunu Kataragama elephant Vasana's tusk partially broken

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- A portion of the right tusk of Vasana, the elephant belonging to the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, has broken off, temple authorities confirmed today. Basnayake Nilame of the ... Read More


Past irregularities hinder intermediate grade admissions, new circular soon: Secretary

Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The main reason for many admission requests for intermediate grades cannot be accepted is due to irregular admissions in the past. As a result, some classes now have more than 50 ... Read More


Police CCTV cameras to detect vehicles emitting excessive smoke

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- A discussion was held at the Motor Transport Department (DMT) auditorium on the use of police CCTV cameras to detect vehicles emitting excessive smoke and to take formal action ag... Read More


Police to get enhanced access to DMT database to streamline issuing of fines

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- In a significant step toward modernising traffic law enforcement, the Police Department is to be granted enhanced access to the data system of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT... Read More


CEB proposes 2nd electricity tariff revision for 2025, public consultations to follow

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has formally submitted a proposal for a second electricity tariff revision for the year 2025, marking another adjustment to the country's power ... Read More


Gnanasara Thera claims death threat handbills circulated in Eravur

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary, Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, alleged that a large number of threatening handbills were distributed among worshippers attendin... Read More


Labour Dept. resumes services following temporary suspension

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Labour Department has resumed its public services, including the payment of funds to its members, after a temporary suspension for essential computer network maintenance work.... Read More


Transport Ministry to establish passenger committees from July 1

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Transport Ministry has announced plans to establish passenger committees on selected bus routes, with effect from July 1, in a move aimed at empowering commuters and improving... Read More