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University teachers call for impartial probe into Sabaragamuwa Uni. student's death

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) has called for an impartial investigation into the tragic death of 23-year-old Charith Dilshan, a second-year student at ... Read More


IGP Deshabandu facing death threats from underworld figures?

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Two senior police officers visited the residence of suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon in Hokandara yesterday (May 1), informing him that he may be the target of death threats alle... Read More


Morning showers expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Intertropical Convergence Zone where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge affects the island's weather, the Department of Meteorology says. Show... Read More


SLFP organisers request ex-President Sirisena to lead party unification

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A group of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) organisers have called upon former President Maithripala Sirisena to lead the party's unification efforts. According to reports, the orga... Read More


Parliament to convene on May 8, 9 to debate key motions and resolutions

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, stated that Parliament is scheduled to convene on May 8 and 9. She further stated that the parliamentary business pertain... Read More


Sajith says he won't accept presidency without a public mandate

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa claims that Sri Lanka's debt repayment in 2028 is at risk, given the current state of the country's economy. Speaking during TV Derana's ... Read More


CID probes alleged death threats to Deshabandu Tennakoon

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that an investigation has been launched into alleged death threats against suspended In... Read More


Public & private sector urged to grant leave for employees to vote in LG Polls

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Election Commission has called upon heads of government and private sector institutions to facilitate leave for employees to cast their votes, in accordance with the provisions... Read More


Sabaragamuwa Uni. appoints committee to probe student's death

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Vice-Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University, Prof. Sunil Shantha states that a three-member committee has been appointed to investigate the controversial death of 23-year-old Ch... Read More


Thusitha Halloluwa granted bail

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today (02) granted bail to Thusitha Halloluwa, who is charged with the alleged misuse of a computer and a mobile phone valued at over Rs. 470,00... Read More