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Sri Lanka drenched: over 10,000 people affected

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lankans woke up to stormy weather yesterday after a bout of rainfall experienced overnight, and experienced flash floods, water-logged areas and tree falls. Cyclonic storm '... Read More


Champika to make serious disclosures on coal purchases on November 12

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said today that he will make some disclosures on the fraudulent deals which President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and two Ministers, namely ... Read More


Democracy in Parliament being destroyed: SJB MP

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- Democracy in Parliament is being destroyed by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne by not allowing the no faith motion brought against him to be debated, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP ... Read More


Colombo's high population density contributes to TB spread: Minister

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The high population density in Colombo City has contributed to the spread of tuberculosis (TB) over the years, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today. Respondin... Read More


Adverse weather conditions to continue during the coming days: Met Department

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Meteorology yesterday warned of adverse weather during the coming days as a result of a low pressure area which is likely to form over Southeast and adjoining E... Read More


G. L. Peiris summoned before CIABOC

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Joint Opposition Convenor Professor G. L. Peiris has been summoned to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) tomorrow. Prof. P... Read More


Sajith expresses concern over possible HSBC Services Centre exit from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today expressed concern over reports that HSBC's Global Service Centre in Sri Lanka could relocate its operations to the Philippines, potential... Read More


UNP questions failure to accord Thai Deputy PM official welcome

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The United National Party (UNP) today questioned the government's alleged failure to accord an official diplomatic welcome to Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun and pr... Read More


'I criticised Government, not minorities': Kiriella

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) senior politician Lakshman Kiriella, who has come under fire over remarks he made during a meeting with the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwathu Chapter,... Read More


Government Parliamentary group proposes referring no-confidence motion against Speaker to AG

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The ruling National People's Power (NPP) has proposed referring the no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne to the Attorney General for consideration and recomm... Read More