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Rohini Kaviratne's comments spark heated exchange in Parliament

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- A heated situation arose in Parliament due to Cretan comments made by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rohini Kaviratne, targeting the Speaker of the House, Dr. Jagath Wickramarat... Read More


Ranil's emergency regulations in 2022 violated fundamental rights - SC rules

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Supreme Court, in a majority decision, today ruled Fundamental Rights have been violated through then Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe's orders to disperse the 'Aragalay... Read More


16 students injured in school bus accident in Beligalla

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- A bus transporting school children veered off the road in the Beligalla area along the Beliatta-Weeraketiya road at around 7:30 a.m. this morning (July 23). According to reports... Read More


President Dissanayake pays last respects to Asgiri Anunayake Thero

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respects to the late Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siam Sect, Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thero at the Udu... Read More


Silver prices surge to highest in 14 years

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Silver prices surged to their highest in almost 14 years on Wednesday, aided by worries about U.S. tariff policy, signs of tightness in the spot market and growing investor inter... Read More


Sri Lanka to join China-ASEAN Expo in September as special partner

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Sri Lanka will join as a Special Partner Country for the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) scheduled for Sept. 17-21 in Nanning, capital city of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonom... Read More


Man dies in house fire in Narahenpita

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- An individual has died in a fire that broke out at a residence in the '397 Waththa' area of the Narahenpita Police Division early this morning (23). The person who was trapped i... Read More


Youth commits suicide after murdering girlfriend, injuring her parents

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- A young woman residing in the Marangala area of Padiyathalawa, Ampara, has been found murdered after having her throat slit by her boyfriend who had later committed suicide by sl... Read More


Speaker certifies National Minimum Wage for Workers Amendment Bill

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (23) endorsed his certification on the three Bills, the Budgetary Relief Allowance of Workers (Amendment) Bill to amend Act No. 36... Read More


Man arrested in Rajagiriya with 'Kush' worth Rs. 12 Mn

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- An individual has been arrested with a stock of Kush cannabis valued at approximately Rs. 12 million in Rajagiriya. According to the Sri Lanka Army, the stock of drugs was disco... Read More