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NPP secures power in Matale Municipal Council

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The National People's Power (NPP) today (23) succeeded in taking power in the Matale Municipal Council. Accordingly, Ashoka Kottahachchi, representing the NPP, was elected Mayor... Read More


"Victory and defeat must be met with equal grace" - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that the goal of participating in sports should not be solely about victory, but the values of unity and the positive attributes ... Read More


Qatar condemns Iranian attack on air base and says it reserves right to respond

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Qatar has condemned Iran for attacking the US' Al Udeid Air Base, calling it "a flagrant violation of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace." "We affirm that the state of Qatar reser... Read More


Teachers' unions warn of trade union action over salary delays

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The All Ceylon United Teachers' Union has announced that it will resort to trade union action if the salaries of teachers in national schools for the month of June are not receiv... Read More


Deshabandu denies involvement in Weligama hotel shooting, claims allegations politically motivated

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon today stated that he had no reason to be involved in the shooting at the W15 Hotel in Weligama, Matara and claime... Read More


Qatar shuts down airspace temporarily amid regional crisis

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- Qatar has temporarily suspended all air traffic in its airspace, citing safety concerns for its citizens, residents, and visitors. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar annou... Read More


Jaffna to lead first phase of coconut pest eradication program

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Coconut Cultivation Board has announced the launch of a special program titled "Coconut Fortnight" ('Pol Desathiya') as an immediate measure to combat pests, particularly whi... Read More


US and UK tell citizens in Qatar to shelter in place

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The US and the UK have told their citizens in Qatar to shelter in place "until further notice". The US embassy in Qatar suggested in a notice online that Americans do so "out of... Read More


Fire breaks out in a shop in Kadawatha

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- A fire has broken out in a three-story building located in Kadawatha. The fire has broken out in a textile shop located along the Colombo-Kandy main road in Kadawatha, police st... Read More


UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to arrive in Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (23). Human Rights Commissioner Turk will remain in the country unti... Read More