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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


Passport services limited from May 05-07

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration informs that the 24-hour service implemented for one-day service passport issuance will not be operated on May 05, 06 and 07. The Immi... Read More


Woman dies as three-wheeler collides with train in Ahangama

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- A three-wheeler has collided with the 'Rajarata Rejina' train at a railway crossing near the Ahangama railway station this morning (02). The incident resulted in the death of a 62... Read More


CSE to close early on election day

Sri Lanka, May 2 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will close at 12:30 p.m. on 06 May 2025 (Tuesday) in view of the Local Authorities Elections, the CSE announced. The early closure is intended to ... Read More


Ex-President Ranil's top security officer transferred to Kankesanturai

Sri Lanka, May 1 -- Chief Inspector of Police Ashoka Ariyawansa, who served as the Chief Security Officer to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been transferred with immediate effect. Accordin... Read More