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Passenger arrested over attempt to sexually abuse two flight attendants

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- A passenger who attempted to sexually abuse two female flight attendants on a flight from Singapore to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake has been arrested b... Read More


Foreign Minister urges public to verify private employment agencies via hotline

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, has urged the public to contact the '1989' hotline for reliable information about priva... Read More


Parliament to debate 'Batalanda' Commission report on April 10

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Parliamentary Communications Department has announced that the parliamentary debate on the 'Batalanda' Commission report will commence on April 10. Acting Director of Commu... Read More


Postal workers to stage 48-hour token strike starting today?

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Postal and Telecommunications Officers' Union and the United Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) have announced a 48-hour token strike starting from 4.00 p.m. today (16) until... Read More


Emergency hotlines for O/L candidates to seek assistance during disaster situations

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Disaster Management Center (DMC) and the Department of Examinations have planned to initiate a special joint program to conduct the examination while avoiding possible disru... Read More


Ex-President Ranil to make special statement on 'Batalanda' Commission report today

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to deliver a special statement today (16) regarding the allegations mentioned in the 'Batalanda' Commission report. This... Read More


Train services delayed due to signal system failure

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Train services on all lines have been delayed due to a signal system failure between Colombo Fort and Maradana railway stations, according to Sri Lanka Railways. Published by H... Read More


Six arrested over violence at musical show in Medirigiriya

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- Six persons have been arrested in connection with the violent incidents that occurred during a recent musical show at Divulankadawala in Medirigiriya, the police said. All six ... Read More


CID directed not to arrest OIC of CCD and 5 others over 2023 Weligama shooting

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- An agreement has been reached between the Attorney General (AG) and the legal counsels of the suspects implicated in the 2023 shooting incident near a hotel in Weligama. In thi... Read More


EC issues criteria for rejecting nomination papers in LG Elections

Sri Lanka, March 16 -- The Election Commission has issued a special announcement regarding the possible reasons for rejecting nomination papers submitted for the Local Government Elections. According... Read More