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Final rites of late Southern Province Governor on Tuesday

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- The final rites of the late Governor of the Southern Province, Bandula Harischandra will be held on Tuesday (18) at the Samanala Stadium in Galle. His remains will be kept at a ... Read More


Donald Trump weighs tighter green card rules for citizens of travel-ban nations

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- The US administration is reportedly preparing a new immigration policy that could sharply restrict green card and other status benefits for people from countries already listed u... Read More


Drug-prevention committees to be established in all schools and universities

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- A circular will be issued to establish drug-prevention committees in all schools and universities across the country, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala stated. Speakin... Read More


PM Harini participates in Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- The 81st Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Poppy Flower Ceremony was commemorated today (16 November) at the Cenotaph War Memorial in Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo. The annual eve... Read More


Storm Claudia kills three in Portugal, causes flooding in Britain

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- Violent weather brought on by Storm Claudia killed three people and injured dozens in Portugal, authorities there said on Saturday, while in Britain rescue workers were organisin... Read More


Businessman arrested in Kurana with foreign-made firearm

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- A businessman has been arrested in Kurana, Negombo with a foreign-made firearm approximately 6 inches in length, police stated. The firearm is a Belgian-made Browning-type pisto... Read More


US immigration raids begin in Charlotte, North Carolina

Sri Lanka, Nov. 16 -- US Federal authorities conducted raids on Saturday in the banking hub of Charlotte, North Carolina, the Department of Homeland Security said, expanding its crackdown on illegal i... Read More