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NPP-held Tangalle UC budget defeated, Weligama PS budget passed

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The maiden budget of the Tangalle Urban Council, which is under the control of the National People's Power (NPP), has been defeated. The budget proposal received nine votes in f... Read More


25 cybercrime complaints reported daily, says Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Approximately 25 complaints related to cybercrimes are reported daily, according to the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs. The Minister made this statement w... Read More


Date set to hear petitions filed against decision to outsource e-visas by previous govt.

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Supreme Court today ordered that the fundamental rights petitions filed seeking an order to nullify the previous government's decision to hand over the issuance of electronic... Read More


NPP held Yatiyanthota PS maiden budget defeated

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The 2026 budget of the Yatiyanthota Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People's Power (NPP), has been defeated by a margin of four votes. A heated situation a... Read More


Foreigners to face legal action for driving three-wheelers without valid license in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Instructions have been issued to all police stations to initiate legal actions against foreign nationals found driving three-wheelers without a valid driving license, the Police ... Read More


Government to introduce new fisherman's pension scheme

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- The government has announced plans to introduce a new Fisherman's Pension Scheme, effective from December 21, 2025. All necessary arrangements have been completed to launch the ... Read More


Shortage of medicinal plants has affected Ayurvedic medicine production: Experts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation states that it is facing a severe crisis due to the shortage of medicinal plants required for the production of local Ayurvedic medicine... Read More


Sri Lanka strengthens engagement with European Parliament on GSP+ and trade cooperation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, has held a constructive meeting in Brussels, Belgium this afternoon with Bernd Lange, Mem... Read More


Chikungunya spreading rapidly in Matara: Entomology officers

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- The chikungunya disease is spreading rapidly in the Matara district, the Health Entomology Officers' Association has warned. President of the association Nijith Sumanasena noted... Read More


'Parasocial' named Cambridge dictionary word of the year

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- The Cambridge Dictionary has revealed "parasocial" as its word of the year for 2025, defined as involving a connection someone feels between themselves and a famous person they d... Read More