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Two-day workshop to train trainers for "Clean Sri Lanka" program

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A two-day workshop to train 150 selected members of the Tri Forces and the Sri Lanka Police as trainers to properly implement the "Clean Sri Lanka" program commenced today (Febru... Read More


Former MP Shantha Abeysekara and son arrested

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Former Puttalam District MP Shantha Abeysekara and his son have been arrested by the Police Illegal Assets Investigations Division. The arrest was made when they arrived to give... Read More


Sajith urges to call LG election nominations after March 21

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested the Election Commission to commence the Local Government Election process after the final vote on the 2025 Budget, which is sched... Read More


Heat index to reach 'caution level' in several areas tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Meteorology Department says that the Heat Index, the temperature felt on human body, is expected to increase up to 'Caution Level' tomorrow (19) in the Northern, North-Centra... Read More


Deputy Minister offers clarification on public sector salary hike

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe today provided a clarification with regard to the process of salary increments to the public sector employees scheduled to be imp... Read More


Sri Lanka's Air quality drops across cities

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) indicates that the Air Quality Index (AQI) within next few days will be slightly unhealthy levels at most of the cities in the ... Read More


Indictments served against ex-Minister Piyankara over corruption charges

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Indictments have been served against former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne before the Colombo High Court today (18). The indictments were served over the charges of allegedly comm... Read More


IMF Executive Board to decide on Sri Lanka's fourth tranche on Feb. 28

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to meet on February 28, 2025 to discuss and approve third review of Sri Lanka's Extended Fund Facility (... Read More


SJB's internal crisis disrupts talks with UNP

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Ongoing talks between the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) regarding a potential unification for the upcoming elections have been disrupted due to... Read More


Vehicle imports unaffordable for most Sri Lankans - Harsha

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Dr. Harsha de Silva states that given the current situation, importing vehicles poses a significant risk to Sri Lanka's economy. The... Read More