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2025 LG Polls: 'E-Service' launched to assist postal voters

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The Election Commission says that an 'e-service' has been made available to assist postal voters in locating their designated voting location and certifying officer. The Commis... Read More


Unrest at Matara Prison brought under control

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Sri Lanka Police says that the unrest which erupted at the Matara Prison has now been brought under control. The disturbance is reported to have arisen last night (22) when pri... Read More


'You have a right to know what happens to your tax money' - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the taxes paid by the people should have value and that the public has a right to know how those funds are being used. The pri... Read More


Expert Committee confirms reason for Feb. 9 islandwide blackout

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today issued a clarification informing the public about the results of a comprehensive investigation conducted by an independent Expert Commit... Read More


Dan Priyasad succumbs to gunshot wounds

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The convenor of the "Nawa Sinhale National Movement" and political activist, Dan Priyasad, has succumbed to his injuries after being hospitalized following a shooting incident i... Read More


Delays expected on main line as train derails in Gampaha

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The Railway Department says that train delays are expected on the Main Line as a train has derailed near the Gampaha Railway Station. A train bound for Mirigama, which had depa... Read More


'Siri Dalada Wandanawa': Devotees urged to avoid arriving in next 2 days

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Sri Lanka Police says that presently there are over 300,000 devotees in queues awaiting to venerate the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy and therefore, urged the public to avoid comi... Read More


Committee led by SC judge appointed to investigate Deshabandu Tennakoon

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- A Committee of Inquiry headed by a Supreme Court Judge has been appointed to investigate the allegations of misconduct and abuse of power against Inspector General of Police (IG... Read More


Foreign travel ban on father and son suspected in Dan Priyasad's murder

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Wellampitiya Police today (23) reported the facts to the Colombo Magistrate's Court regarding the murder of the convenor of the "Nawa Sinhale National Movement" and political ac... Read More


Devotees continue to queue up on day 6 of 'Siri Dalada Wandanawa'

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, 'Siri Dalada Wandanawa', commenced today for the sixth consecutive day at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy, this a... Read More