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Lebanon to file UN complaint over Israeli border wall

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- Lebanon said on Saturday (Nov 15) it will file a complaint to the UN Security Council over Israel's construction of a concrete wall along the southern border that Beirut says ext... Read More


Another 1,100 persons arrested in anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- More than 1,100 individuals have been arrested yesterday (15) during the nationwide operation launched to eradicate drugs from the country under the theme "A Nation United". Acc... Read More


Man dies in accident on Ella-Wellawaya road

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- An individual has died when a three-wheeler collided with a car at the third mile post along the Ella-Wellawaya main road. At the time of the accident, three people were traveli... Read More


Nov. 21 rally not to elevate anyone to power, but to remind govt of promises - Namal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of carrying out a severe crackdown on public servants, stating that the current period is a highly challenging one for ... Read More


Select committee to review legal framework for PC polls - Bimal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake, informed Parliament that a Select Committee will be appointed to review the legal framework pertaining to the conduct of Provincial... Read More


Entrepreneurial development essential for achieving govt's vision to attract investment - PM

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that as the country moves towards a digital economy through a new transformation, all sectors must work together in the national miss... Read More


Teenage girl murdered over suspected lovers' quarrel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- A 16-year-old girl was attacked to death with a sharp weapon at her residence in the Panwilatenna area of Millagahamula, within the jurisdiction of the Gampola Police Division, l... Read More


Committee Stage debate of 2026 Appropriation Bill works off today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- The debate on the Committee Stage or the Third Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, or the 80th Budget Speech, is scheduled to commence today (15) in parliament. The Second R... Read More


Several high-ranking cops including Senior DIGs transferred

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- Several transfers and appointments involving high-ranking police officers have been made as per a decision of the National Police Commission (NPC). Accordingly, Senior Deputy In... Read More


Proposal to replace polythene bags with eco-friendly paper bags

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has proposed that the Ministry consider producing an environmentally friendly paper bag a... Read More