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PM Harini tells new recruits to provide efficient public service

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The aim of the government is to establish an independent and efficient public service that properly serves the people, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stated. The Pri... Read More


University lecturers to launch strike tomorrow over several issues

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Federation of University Teachers' Associations (FUTA) has announced that university lecturers will engage in strike action tomorrow (30) due to the government's continued f... Read More


Moody's affirms India's Baa3 rating, maintains stable outlook

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Moody's Ratings on Monday affirmed the Government of India's long-term local and foreign-currency issuer ratings and the local-currency senior unsecured rating at Baa3. The rati... Read More


Appeals Court sets hearing for petition seeking to invalidate MP Upali Pannilage's parliamentary seat

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Court of Appeal has scheduled a hearing for February 27, 2026 to consider a petition requesting an order to invalidate the parliamentary seat of Dr. Upali Pannilage. The pe... Read More


Energy Minister holds talks to strengthen energy cooperation with India

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, who is currently on an official visit to India, held discussions with India's Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi.... Read More


Google to provide free access to Gemini AI Plus for Sri Lankan students - Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Google will provide Sri Lankan students free access to its Gemini advanced features, along with other benefits, under its student offer, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eran... Read More


Two persons seriously injured in an explosion in Kilinochchi

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- Two individuals sustained serious injuries following an explosion in Thattuvankotti, Kilinochchi this morning (29). The incident occurred when the two individuals, engaged in e... Read More


Sri Lanka and Japan agree to expand security and economic ties

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with the Prime Minister of Japan, Ishiba Shigeru in Tokyo today (29), during his official visit to Japan. The President is currently ... Read More


Court sets date to hear Champika Ranawaka's petition over 'hit -and-run' case

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Court of Appeal has scheduled the hearing of former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka's writ petition seeking to annul charges filed against him over the 2016 hit-and-run in... Read More


Appeals Court directs wildlife dept. to submit report on human-elephant conflict proposals

Sri Lanka, Sept. 29 -- The Court of Appeal has ordered the Department of Wildlife Conservation to submit, by November 10, information on the steps taken to implement the proposals prepared by the Cent... Read More