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SC dismisses appeal by Patali Champika

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- The Supreme Court has dismissed the petition filed by former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, who sought an order to quash the indictment filed by the Attorney General against th... Read More


New Commissioner General of Examinations appointed

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Subhashini Indika Kumari Liyanage, who is currently serving as an Examinations Commissioner in the Department of Examinations, has been appointed as the Commissioner General of Exa... Read More


Sri Lanka's first quarter budget deficit at Rs. 498 bn

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Sri Lanka's government has recorded a significant budget deficit of Rs. 498.28 billion in the first quarter of 2025, according to the Financial Performance Statement submitted to t... Read More


2,000-2,500 children in Sri Lanka suffering from Thalassemia: Health Officials

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- Between 2,000 and 2,500 children in Sri Lanka are suffering from Thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that impairs the body's ability to produce healthy red blood cells, according... Read More


Govt. keen to maintain electricity tariffs unchanged, Energy Minister claims

Sri Lanka, May 8 -- The government hopes to maintain electricity tariffs unchanged in the current situation, Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody stated in Parliament. Minister Jayakody made this asser... Read More


NPP takes Dambulla MC

Sri Lanka, May 7 -- The National People's Power has won the Dambulla Municipal Council after securing 56.77% of the votes. The NPP polled 7,688 votes and secured 13 seats in the council. The Indepen... Read More


World Bank to boost jobs and private sector growth in Sri Lanka with $1 billion support package

Sri Lanka, May 7 -- The World Bank Group today announced a major initiative to support job creation and unlock private sector growth in Sri Lanka, backed by more than $1 billion in financing over thre... Read More


NPP wins Colombo Municipal Council, but fails to secure majority

Sri Lanka, May 7 -- The National People's Power (NPP) has secured victory in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) by winning a total of 48 seats after polling over 81,000 votes (36.92%). However, the ... Read More


Results of Thalawa, Kytes and Alawwa Pradeshiya Sabhas

Sri Lanka, May 7 -- The National People's Power (NPP) has claimed victory in the Thalawa Pradeshiya Sabha of the Anuradhapura District and the Alawwa Pradeshiya Sabha of the Kurunegala District while ... Read More


ITAK wins Batticaloa MC

Sri Lanka, May 7 -- The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi has secured the Batticaloa Municipal Council of the Batticaloa District. The ITAK polled 18,642 votes and obtained 16 seats. The National People's... Read More