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Suspect arrested for filming Chief Justice's vehicle convoy remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- An individual who allegedly filmed the vehicle convoy of the Chief Justice has been remanded until September 10, Ada Derana reporter said. The order was issued when the suspect,... Read More


Appeals for re-scrutiny of 2025 Scholarship Exam results accepted from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The process for submitting appeals for the re-scrutiny of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination results will begin tomorrow (09). Published by HT Digital Content Services wit... Read More


At least 10 killed, several injured as Nepal youths clash with police during protest against social media ban

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- At least 10 people were killed and several injured on Monday as Nepal police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse demonstrations led by youths against a government ban on ... Read More


Sri Lanka committed to accountability process only through domestic mechanisms: FM tells UNHRC

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka rejects any external interference or mechanisms to investigate alleged human rights violations that occurred during the ... Read More


Sri Lanka committed to accountability process only through domestic mechanisms: FM tell UNHRC

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka rejects any external interference or mechanisms to investigate alleged human rights violations that occurred during the ... Read More


UN Rights Chief presents report on Sri Lanka at Human Rights Council

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk today (08) presented the much-anticipated report on Sri Lanka by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Right... Read More


Gold prices in Sri Lanka surge by around Rs. 5,000 today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by approximately Rs. 5,000 today (08). Accordingly, the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign in the Pettah gold market has risen to Rs. 271... Read More


Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka surpass 1.6 million in 2025

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka so far in 2025 has surpassed 1.6 million. According to latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA)... Read More


Five killed in Jerusalem shooting attack, paramedics say

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Five people have been killed and seven seriously wounded in a shooting attack by Palestinian gunmen in Jerusalem, paramedics and police say. Israel's Magen David Adom ambulance ... Read More


Disciplinary inquiry underway against Dr. Palitha Rajapaksha over comments on medicine shortage

Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- Dr. Palitha Rajapaksha attached to theBadulla Teaching Hospital has been summoned before the Public Service Commission for a disciplinary inquiry. This is in connection with a s... Read More