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Former Minister Rajitha produced before court

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was remanded in custody following his arrest, was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court this morning (09). Senaratne, who p... Read More


Speaker announces SC verdict on Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Speaker of Parliament (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne announced today (09) that the Supreme Court has determined that no provision of the Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill is... Read More


Sri Lanka needs thinkers who question, create, and innovate - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of nurturing a new generation equipped with creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking, stressing that the Sri L... Read More


UK deeply concerned by Sri Lanka's continued use of PTA to 'restrict fundamental freedoms'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The United Kingdom (UK) has called for "tangible and sustained progress" on human rights and accountability in Sri Lanka while also emphasizing the importance of exhuming and inv... Read More


Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to achieving reconciliation at UN Human Rights Council

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has underlined the commitment and the political will of the new government for transformation in Sri L... Read More


Gaza aid flotilla, carrying Greta Thunberg, struck by drone off Tunisia coast

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Global Sumud Flotilla, an aid ship to Gaza was struck by a drone on Tuesday off the coast of Tunisia. The flotilla is carrying activists and civilians from 44 countries, incl... Read More


Train services on Kelani Valley Line restricted to Kosgama

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Train services along the Kelani Valley Line have been restricted to the Kosgama Railway Station, the Railway Control Room said. The decision has been taken due to a derailment i... Read More


Over 1,800 killed in road accidents this year

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- A total of 1,870 individuals have lost their lives in 1,757 fatal road accidents that occurred between January 1 and September 4 of this year, according to police. The alarming ... Read More


Nepal lifts ban on social media apps after deadly protests

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Nepal's government has lifted a ban on about two dozen social media platforms after the curb ignited youth-led demonstrations across the country on Monday that saw more than a do... Read More


Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Heavy falls about 100 mm are likely at some places. A few showers may occur in Western province... Read More