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BASL alarmed over extrajudicial killings, calls for impartial inquiry

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed grave concern over the recent spate of incidents related to the killings of suspects in custody of law enforcement authoriti... Read More


Tamil schools in Uva and S'gamuwa provinces closed on Thursday

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- All government Tamil medium schools in Uva and Sabaragamuwa provinces will remain closed on February 27 (Thursday), according to the Provincial Education Secretaries. This decis... Read More


Four inmates escape from Kandakadu rehabilitation centre

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- A total of four inmates have reportedly escaped from the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre in Polonnaruwa. According to reports, the escapees are individuals severel... Read More


Govt to cover budget deficit through domestic and foreign loans - NPP MP

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- National People's Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Sarath Kumara states that the government aims to cover the budget deficit in the 2025 Budget, through domestic and foreign loans. W... Read More


Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister to address UNHRC in Geneva today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to address the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerl... Read More


'Pethi Ranga' arrested in Kalutara with 'Ice' and ecstasy pills

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Drug dealer Jambuwage Maduranga Silva alias "Pethi Ranga," who was involved in the distribution of 'Ice' (Crystal Methamphetamine) and ecstasy pills in Kalutara and several surro... Read More


Female accomplice in 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder has not fled country - Police

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Sri Lanka Police says that the fugitive female accomplice involved in the murder of notorious underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne alias "Ganemulla Sanjeewa", has not fl... Read More


Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peiris returns after conquering Antarctic and South American peaks

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- Sri Lankan mountaineering champion Johann Peiris arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (Feb. 24) after successfully summiting M... Read More


Petitions against Deshabandu's appointment as IGP fixed for trial

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Supreme Court has fixed for hearing the nine Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). ... Read More


Defense Secretary orders immediate arrest of all armed forces deserters

Sri Lanka, Feb. 24 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retired) Sampath Thuyacontha, says he has issued an order for the immediate arrest of all deserters from the security ... Read More