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Special press briefing on underworld activities and national security

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A special press briefing is currently underway to address issues related to the control of underworld gang conflicts and the security situation in the country. The special press... Read More


World Bank praises Sri Lanka's debt restructuring and 2025 Budget Plan

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The World Bank's South Asia Regional Director, Prosperity Practice Group, Mr. Mathew Verghis has met with the Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, at the Pr... Read More


Govt to consider request to give opposition more representation in parliamentary committees

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The Secretary General of Parliament, Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera, stated that a special 'Party Leaders' Meeting was held today (February 22) to discuss the request made by Oppositio... Read More


Several trains cancelled on Kelani Valley line

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The Railway Department has announced that several trains services scheduled to operate on the Kelani Valley line today (22) and tomorrow (23) have been temporarily suspended due ... Read More


One person dead after bus catches fire in Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A person has reportedly died after a bus transporting a group of individuals on a pilgrimage caught fire early this morning (22) near a rest house close to the Jetavanaramaya in ... Read More


Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs meets Sri Lanka's FM, Deputy FM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad al-Muraikhi has called on the Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath... Read More


Suspects arrested over Kotahena shooting killed in police fire

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The two assailants arrested following last night's shooting in Kotahena, have been shot dead by police officers when they allegedly tried to grab a gun and escape while being tak... Read More


Gazette issued on amended list of banned organizations in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued amending the list of designated persons, groups and entities in Sri Lanka. The Gazette has been issued by the Secretary to ... Read More


Two more including constable arrested over 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Another two suspects in connection with the assassination of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias "Ganemulla Sanjeewa." have been remanded until March ... Read More


Security tightened in Western and Southern provinces - Acting IGP

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya stated that criminal activities in the Western and Southern provinces have increased. However, he assured that sec... Read More