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New Chancellor appointed to Rajarata University

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Most Ven. Dr. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thera as the Chancellor of the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. The official letter of appoin... Read More


Minister regrets recent power cuts, assures future stability

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Ministry of Power and Energy has announced that steps have been taken to end the daily power cuts imposed to manage the electricity demand following the recent island-wide po... Read More


AG files indictments against Yoshitha and grandmother

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Attorney General has filed indictments in the Colombo High Court against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy F... Read More


CID launches probe into law exam 'cheating' allegations against Namal

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation into allegations that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa sat for the Sri Lanka Law C... Read More


US Ambassador visits SLPP Office

Sri Lanka, Feb. 14 -- US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has reportedly visited the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Office this morning (14). Ambassador Chung had arrived at the SLPP office ... Read More


'Aswesuma' welfare benefit allowances to be credited today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the "Aswesuma" welfare benefit allowances for this month will be credited to the beneficiary bank accounts today (13). Accordingly,... Read More


Adani Group withdraws from Sri Lanka wind project, citing delays

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Adani Green Energy, part of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's Adani Group, has decided to withdraw from its wind energy project in Mannar, Sri Lanka. Despite obtaining most appr... Read More


CID concludes money-laundering probe against Namal Rajapaksa, awaits AG's advise

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed the Colombo Magistrate's Court today (13) that it has taken steps to seek the Attorney General's advice regarding legal a... Read More


Sri Lanka, UAE sign agreement to strengthen economic and investment relations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Coinciding with the President's three-day official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the World Governments Summit 2025, Sri Lanka and the UAE reached an agreement... Read More


Four cops arrested over suspect's death in Wadduwa granted bail

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Four Police Constables (PCs) attached to the Wadduwa Police Station have been granted bail after being arrested for allegedly assaulting a person who had been apprehended by Wadd... Read More