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EC set to determine date for LG Polls

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Election Commission convened this morning (18) to discuss the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill, which was passed in Parliament yesterday (17). However, ... Read More


Police officers seeking reinstatement to undergo mandatory drug testing

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Sri Lanka Police has announced that all officers seeking reinstatement after being inactive for any reason including suspension, must undergo mandatory drug testing before resumi... Read More


Police Constable wanted over Harak Kata's failed escape bid arrested in India

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Ravindu Sandeepa, the Police Constable (PC) who aided in the escape attempt of notorious drug trafficker Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne alias "Harak Kata" from CID custody and lat... Read More


Namal served indictments over misappropriation of Rs. 70 million

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Colombo High Court has served indictments against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa. The indictments have been handed over before Colombo Hi... Read More


Debate on Second Reading of 2025 Budget begins

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The debate on the Second Reading of 2025 Appropriation Bill, or the 79th Budget Speech, kicked off in parliament this morning (Feb.17). The budgetary proposals for the fiscal ye... Read More


CEB explains causes of Feb. 9 blackout, announces long-term stability measures

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) states that it has implemented immediate and long-term measures to strengthen grid stability following the nationwide power failure on February... Read More


Deputy Minister explains limited tax concessions in 2025 Budget

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha says that although the government's intention was to provide tax concessions on essential goods, multiple limitations ... Read More


Maldives Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Abdulla Khaleel will be undertaking an official visit to Sri Lanka from February 18 to February 21, 2025, Sri Lanka's Ministry of For... Read More


Farmers to promptly receive compensation for flood-damaged crops

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board says that measures will be taken to swiftly provide insurance compensation to farmers in districts that have not yet received paymen... Read More


Re-scrutinized results of 2023(24) O/L exam released

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The re-scrutinized results of the 2023 (2024) G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been released around midnight yesterday (17). Accordingly, the re-scrutinized results can be... Read More