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Appeals Court orders Jaffna MC to take measures against air pollution

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The Court of Appeal today ordered the Jaffna Municipal Council to take all necessary steps to reduce air pollution in the Jaffna area. The order was delivered by a bench compri... Read More


Lands in Northern Province will not be released for political gains - Minister Bimal

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated that lands in the Northern Province acquired by the government for security purposes will not be released with the aim of gaining political advan... Read More


Gunman and two suspects arrested in murder of Dan Priyasad

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The alleged shooter in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad was arrested last night, along with two others-including a woman-in Ranwala town, Kegalle, the police confir... Read More


Reorganization of SLFP commences in Badulla District

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The reorganization of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has been commenced in the Badulla District today (19) under the patronage of Badulla District Member of Parliament Chama... Read More


Deputy Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka & Ukraine hold phone call on boosting bilateral ties

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra, held a cordial telephone conversation yesterday (18) with Deputy Minister of Foreign Af... Read More


Wife of 'Backhoe Saman' further remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The wife of underworld figure 'Backhoe Saman', Shadhika Lakshani, who is currently in remand custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, has been further remanded unti... Read More


Restrictions imposed on entry to BIA Departure Lobby amended

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Restrictions imposed to enter the Departure Lobby of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have been amended. Last month, the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (... Read More


Kandy Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame election date announced

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The election for the Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy is scheduled to take place on or around November 7, the Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs, Gami... Read More


Body found in canal in Tissamaharama - Friend arrested over suspected murder

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- A body of a male has been discovered in a canal located in the Sandungama, within the Tissamaharama Police Division. Investigations were launched last evening (17) following in... Read More


Israel opens new route out of Gaza City, death toll passes 65,000

Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- The Israeli military said it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts on Wednesday to empty the city ... Read More