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SC adjourns consideration of petitions challenging Sri Lanka-India Digital ID MoU

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- The Supreme Court has ordered that two petitions filed by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and several others, seeking a ruling to invalidate the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU... Read More


Ex-IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon granted bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), and subsequently remanded, has been granted bail. ... Read More


Sri Lanka set to manage public debt using Commonwealth software from next month

Sri Lanka, Aug. 27 -- Sri Lanka will begin using the Commonwealth Meridian software from next month to manage public debt as part of the economic recovery plan. The decision to adopt a new system fol... Read More


Case against ex-Minister Harin Fernando postponed until January

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The case filed against former Minister Harin Fernando, in relation to the alleged election law violations has been postponed until January 6, Ada Derana reporter said. The order... Read More


Special Security at Colombo National Hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Security has been beefed up at the Colombo National Hospital and surrounding areas from this morning (26), Ada Derana reporter said. This comes after the Criminal Investigation ... Read More


Unified bus timetable introduced for long-distance buses operating from Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that the unified bus timetable service for both Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private buses commenced at midnight yesterd... Read More


Two police officers killed and one injured in shooting in Victoria, Australia

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Two police officers have been killed and another injured in a shooting at a rural property in Porepunkah in north-east Victoria, Australia. Emergency services have swarmed the s... Read More


UNP seniors call on Chief Prelate of Asgiriya Chapter

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A delegation of senior members and leaders of the United National Party (UNP) visited the Asgiriya Maha Viharaya this morning (26) and received blessings from the Chief Prelate o... Read More


Security beefed up near Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court premises

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Security has been beefed up adjacent to the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court premises, Ada Derana reporter said. Accordingly, Police and Special Task Force personnel have been de... Read More


Aswesuma: August allowance for elders to be credited to bank accounts tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The monthly allowance designated for elderly individuals aged over 70, enrolled in the 'Aswesuma' welfare benefit program, will be credited to their respective bank accounts tomo... Read More