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Four petitions filed in Supreme Court challenging Bill to abolish MPs' pensions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Four petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the Bill seeking to abolish the pension scheme for Members of Parliament. Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickram... Read More


New legislation needed to regulate Social Media promotions: Media Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Appropriate legislation should be enacted to regulate promotions and advertisements on social media that cause distress to the public across all sectors, Minister of Mass Media D... Read More


Landslide risk prompts safety measures at Soranathota Central College

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- A soil embankment near Soranathota Central College, Badulla has been identified as being at risk of a landslide. As a precautionary measure, the area where a two-storey school b... Read More


Largest drug seizure in recent history achieved in 2025: Police

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The largest quantity of drugs seized by law enforcement officials in recent history was recorded in 2025, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police F. U. Wootl... Read More


Temperature in Nuwara Eliya drops to 3.5degC

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The lowest temperature recorded today (22) was reported in Nuwara Eliya, measuring 3.5degC, according to the Department of Meteorology. The reading was recorded based on tempera... Read More


Gem or Not? Value of suspected gemstone found in Galaha revealed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The National Gem and Jewellery Authority has issued its investigative report on the suspected gemstone found in Galaha, Kandy recently. The report issued by Deershika Ranatunga,... Read More


PM Harini holds high-level meetings with EU, UNDP and corporate leaders in Davos

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has held a series of high-level bilateral meetings on January 21 on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, engagin... Read More


Duo arrested with over 1kg of 'Ice' in Madampitiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Two individuals have been arrested for the possession of 1 kilogram and 501 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine (commonly known as 'Ice') by the Madampitiya Police. The seizure was... Read More


Three dead after abutment wall collapses in Ahangama

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- Three individuals were killed after an abutment wall and mound of earth collapsed on them at a construction site in the Pelassa area of Ahangama, the Ahangama Police said. The i... Read More


Doctors at National Eye Hospital to strike today over irregular transfers

Sri Lanka, Jan. 22 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced that doctors at the Colombo National Eye Hospital will commence a strike today (22) in protest against irregular... Read More