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Seas rough in several regions; warning issued for fishing and naval communities

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning that the sea areas off the coast from Galle to Matara and Pottuvil via Hambantota will be rough or very rough at times, with w... Read More


Immigration Chief jailed for contempt of court

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Supreme Court yesterday sentenced Controller General of Immigration and Emigration Harsha Ilukpitiya to two years in prison after finding him guilty of contempt of court. T... Read More


Rs.105M corruption probe: Ex- Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal out on Bail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Former Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando, who had been arrested and remanded by the Bribery Commission, was released on bail today (23) by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bod... Read More


All CEB employee leave cancelled until further notice

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- All leave for Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees has been canceled, effective immediately. According to CEB media spokesman Dhammika Wimalaratne, a circular regarding thi... Read More


EC Secretary: NCP won't receive the 'Shapla' symbol

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Election Commission (EC) Secretary Akhtar Ahmed indicated that the National Citizen Party (NCP) will not be able to use the 'Shapla' (water lily) symbol, as it is not included in th... Read More


BNP yet to approve candidates for national election: Rizvi

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday said the party has not yet approved any candidate for the upcoming national election, as the final selection will be made by its Parliamentar... Read More


Imagining A New South Asia - and Its Unrealised Freedoms

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The recent earthquake in Afghanistan with its ensuing loss of lives and property has sent tremors through the region. From faraway India, many of us send solidarity and good wis... Read More


Pillorying Those Who Visited Israel: Sri Lankans Should Not Be Denied Alternative Perspectives

New Delhi, Sept. 23 -- The unwarranted frenzy stirred up from some sections in Sri Lankan society targeting journalists and others who visited the State of Israel, including myself, labelling the dele... Read More


171 foreign commercial ships docked at Mongla Port

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Mongla Port, the second largest sea port in the country, witnessed the anchoring of 171 overseas commercial ships in the last two and a half months boosting its revenue earnings. Of... Read More


Communal harmony will strengthen further during this year's Durga Puja : Home Affairs Adviser

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said that Durga Puja is a religious festival and its sanctity must be preserved. This year's Puja will fu... Read More