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Meal charges for Parliament staff reduced

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- The House Committee of Parliament has decided to revise the meal charges levied on parliamentary staff, following requests made by staff members. The decision was made when the ... Read More


Sri Lanka emphasizes the importance of regional unity and shared progress

Sri Lanka, June 22 -- Sri Lanka has emphasized the importance of regional unity and shared progress, a crucial factor for South Asia. Addressing the 6th China-South Asia Cooperation Forum in Kunming,... Read More


ADB pledges full support for Sri Lanka's new education reforms

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The representatives of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have expressed their full support for the new education reforms undertaken by the Minister of Education, Higher Education,... Read More


TNL celebrates 32 years as Sri Lanka's first private television broadcaster

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Today (21) marks the 32nd anniversary of TNL (Telshan Network Limited), Sri Lanka's first private television media channel. TNL was founded by Shan Wickramasinghe and officially... Read More


World Bank approves $150M program to support Sri Lanka's clean energy transition

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The World Bank Group approved a new $150 million program to support Sri Lanka's move toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The program-Secure, Affordable, and Sustainab... Read More


Two Police Sergeants arrested for soliciting bribes

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- Two Police Sergeants attached to the Ampara Divisional Criminal Investigation Division were arrested today (June 21) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Co... Read More


Police bust fake currency racket after suspect nabbed with counterfeit notes

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Hatharaliyadda Police have uncovered a counterfeit currency note operation following a tip-off received last afternoon (20), concerning the circulation of fake currency in th... Read More


Complaint filed with FCID against ex-President Maithripala

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- The Vice Chairman of the Eppawala Cooperative Society, Lakshman Jayawardena has lodged a formal complaint with the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) concerning the a... Read More


Three dead, over 25 injured in bus accident in Badulla

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- UPDATE: (6.58 p.m.) - The death toll from the bus accident at Dunhinda in Badulla has climbed to three after another passenger succumbed to injuries, according to hospital source... Read More


SriLankan Airlines' newly acquired Airbus completes maiden flight

Sri Lanka, June 21 -- SriLankan Airlines' newly acquired Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft successfully completed its maiden commercial flight, departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)... Read More