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Nov. 21 rally not to elevate anyone to power, but to remind govt of promises - Namal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has accused the government of carrying out a severe crackdown on public servants, stating that the current period is a highly challenging one for ... Read More


Select committee to review legal framework for PC polls - Bimal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake, informed Parliament that a Select Committee will be appointed to review the legal framework pertaining to the conduct of Provincial... Read More


Entrepreneurial development essential for achieving govt's vision to attract investment - PM

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that as the country moves towards a digital economy through a new transformation, all sectors must work together in the national miss... Read More


Teenage girl murdered over suspected lovers' quarrel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- A 16-year-old girl was attacked to death with a sharp weapon at her residence in the Panwilatenna area of Millagahamula, within the jurisdiction of the Gampola Police Division, l... Read More


Committee Stage debate of 2026 Appropriation Bill works off today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- The debate on the Committee Stage or the Third Reading of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, or the 80th Budget Speech, is scheduled to commence today (15) in parliament. The Second R... Read More


Several high-ranking cops including Senior DIGs transferred

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- Several transfers and appointments involving high-ranking police officers have been made as per a decision of the National Police Commission (NPC). Accordingly, Senior Deputy In... Read More


Proposal to replace polythene bags with eco-friendly paper bags

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has proposed that the Ministry consider producing an environmentally friendly paper bag a... Read More


Completion deadline extended for 2025 decentralized budget projects

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- The Ministry of Finance has issued a circular to all District Secretaries regarding the project proposals approved under this year's Decentralized Capital Budget Program. Accord... Read More


Over 1,000 more arrested in nationwide anti-drug raids

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- A total of 1,056 suspects were arrested during 1,065 island-wide raids conducted within yesterday (14) under the "Nation United - National Drive" campaign aimed at eradicating na... Read More


Woman linked to 'Kudu Salindu' arrested with 'Ice' worth over Rs. 1 mln

Sri Lanka, Nov. 15 -- A woman suspected to be connected to the drug network of notorious underworld figure and drug kingpin 'Kudu Salindu' of Panadura has been arrested with crystal methamphetamine ('... Read More