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Parties and independent groups yet to name all its members for LG bodies

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Details of around 40% of the members elected to local government bodies following the conduct of the 2025 Local Government (LG) election have not been submitted to the respective ... Read More


J'pura Hospital continues to incur losses, COPE reveals

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- It has been revealed at the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital continues to operate under a loss. This revelation came to light when the... Read More


Two sluice gates of Thabbowa Reservoir opened

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Two sluice gates of the Thabbowa Reservoir have been opened following heavy rains in the area, the Department of Irrigation said. Accordingly, two sluice gates of the reservoir h... Read More


Three women arrested with 'Kush' worth Rs. 120mn at BIA

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Three women have been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle Rs. 120 million worth of 'Kush' cannabis into the cou... Read More


Issues in new trainee teachers appointments due to deficiencies in existing system - PM

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the recruitment of trainee teachers has been carried out in accordance with the prevailing system, and some issues have arise... Read More


Suspect arrested for multiple three-wheeler thefts

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- A suspect wanted in connection with the theft of multiple three-wheelers has been arrested by Police. The arrest was made adjacent to the 'Sanhinda Sevana' housing complex in Wel... Read More


Excise officers accused of soliciting bribes from liquor license holders

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Sri Lanka Liquor Licensees' Association has accused certain excise officers of allegedly demanding bribes from liquor license holders to maintain their establishments. Chairm... Read More


'Sisu Sariya' bus driver arrested for driving under influence of alcohol

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- A school bus driver has been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, according to Sri Lanka Police. The arrest took place last afternoon (19) in Katupotha, during an... Read More


'Meenagaya' train derails after colliding with elephant

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The 'Meenagaya' Intercity Express train, which was operating from Colombo Fort to Batticaloa, has derailed. It is also reported that the derailment occurred between Hataras Kotuw... Read More


President appoints committee to probe allegations of irregularities in SriLankan Airlines

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the relevant authorities to appoint a special committee, led by the Presidential Secretariat, to investigate alleged corruption a... Read More