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Three suspects remanded over killing of Weligama PS chairman

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Three suspects arrested in connection with the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara have been remanded until October 30. The suspects were reman... Read More


New regulations on drug testing for motorists to be presented to Parliament for approval

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to submit the Motor Vehicles (Drugs) Directive No. 1 of 2025 to Parliament for approval. Under the provisions of the Motor Veh... Read More


Cabinet nod to present in Parliament amended regulations on vehicle seat belts

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to present in Parliament the amended regulations pertaining to seatbelt regulations for vehicles using expressways. The Motor ... Read More


Nine suspects arrested so far over Weligama PS Chairman's murder: Police

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- Nine suspects including the suspected gunman have been arrested thus far in connection with the recent shooting and killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasa... Read More


Govt to call for comprehensive report on 2,972 state buildings

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a comprehensive program aimed at the productive use of government-owned buildings that are currently abandoned, underutilized, o... Read More


Govt to establish four high courts in Colombo 7

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The government has decided to establish four high courts in Colombo 7 with immediate effect. The decision has been taken after the requirement to establish several new high cour... Read More


Cabinet approves proposal to fill 8,547 vacancies in various institutions

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a resolution presented by the Prime Minister to grant approval to fill 8,547 vacancies in various departments and institutions. ... Read More


Gunman involved in three murders arrested in Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- A gunman allegedly involved in three murders and two others have been apprehended while in possession 106 grams of heroin, in Anuradhapura. The trio has been arrested by the Anu... Read More


UN Security Council 'paralysed' by divisions among superpowers, says Guterres

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- The United Nations Security Council, whose members often hold conflicting views, has become "ineffective" in addressing many of the world's crises, said Secretary-General Antonio... Read More


Global fashion brand Michael Kors commits US$ 2.7 million to WFP initiativesinSriLanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 28 -- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of US $2.7 million from global fashion brand, Michael Kors to bolster Sri Lanka's National School Meals Prog... Read More