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BASL warns against 'undue interference' over AG's decision on Lasantha murder case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed concern following media reports that suggest the Cabinet of Ministers may be considering a review of the Attorney General's d... Read More


Cause of repeated fires in "Krrish" building revealed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 8 -- The Fire Department has launched preliminary investigations into the two fires that broke out at the "Krrish" building, which is considered the tallest structure in Colombo. The ... Read More


59 Sri Lankans who joined Russian army killed in Ukraine war - FM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism confirmed that 59 Sri Lankans who were serving in the Russian Army have been killed in the Ukraine warfront... Read More


Govt launches three new digital initiatives including 'GovPay' platform

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The Sri Lankan government today officially launched three new key digital initiatives including the 'GovPay' platform to digitize all government payments, which are significant st... Read More


Motion to abolish MPs' pension scheme to be tabled in Parliament today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The resolution pertaining to abolishing the pension scheme for Members of Parliament is scheduled to be presented in Parliament today (07). The resolution will be tabled as a Pri... Read More


Three wanted criminal figures to be repatriated from Dubai today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka Police said that three suspects with Interpol Red Notice, who were wanted in connection with multiple crimes committed in Sri Lanka, are scheduled to be flown to the cou... Read More


Notice on road section closure on Kurunegala-Puttalam road

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka Railways has announced that the railway crossing at mile marker 55 on the Kurunegala - Puttalam road that runs over Puttalam railway line will remain closed today (7) du... Read More


Medical students demand govt. to clarify stance on private medical colleges within two weeks

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The Medical Faculty Students' Action Committee has given the government a two-week deadline to clarify its position on the establishment of private medical colleges, according to ... Read More


India re-assures assistance in Sri Lanka's defense and security matters

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- The Indian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha met the Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha at the Defence Ministry in Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte ... Read More


Sri Lanka Railways suspends third-class seat reservations on several trains

Sri Lanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka Railways has decided to suspend third-class seat reservations on several train services, converting these compartments into regular third-class carriages. According to ... Read More