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Special Parliamentary session commences

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- A special sitting of Parliament commenced at 9:30 a.m. today (June 30). Speaker of the House, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, convened Parliament in accordance with Standing Order 16 ... Read More


Printed book prices rise by 20% due to VAT and NBT

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The National Book Traders Association says that the price of printed books has increased by 20% due to the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) and Nation Building Tax (NBT). Sri... Read More


Several senior police officers transferred with immediate effect

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Several senior police officers of the Sri Lanka Police have been transferred and appointed to new positions with immediate effect, the Police Media Division announced. According... Read More


SLBFE statement on E-8 visa job opportunities in S. Korea and recruitment process

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced that steps are underway to initiate job opportunities under the E-8 visa category for seasonal employment in Sout... Read More


Kerala cannabis valued over Rs.20 mln recovered in Kelaniya

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- A stock of nearly 39 kilograms of Kerala cannabis concealed in a house in Palliyawatta, Wattala, has been discovered in Kelaniya. The raid was carried out based on a tip-off, an... Read More


Parties continue to tussle over forming LG bodies

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- The National People's Power (NPP), the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) managed to secure power in... Read More


World Social Media Day observed today

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- World Social Media Day is celebrated today (June 30). It is a global observance that recognizes the profound impact of social media in transforming communication worldwide and i... Read More


Indian officials extend US visit to iron out trade deal, sources say

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Officials from India will extend their Washington visit to try to reach agreement on a trade deal with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration and address lingering concerns... Read More


Two youth arrested over murder of businessman in Maho

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a businessman whose burned body was found in a forested area in Diyabatte, Maho. Investigations began followi... Read More


Opposition Leader calls on Govt to provide fair solutions to struggling SMEs

Sri Lanka, June 30 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to immediately provide fair and just solutions to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs who are... Read More