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Sri Lanka's action plan on women's rights praised at UN committee

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women yesterday (14) has concluded its consideration of Sri Lanka's ninth periodic report, with Committee Experts pr... Read More


PHI arrested for accepting Rs. 200,000 bribe in Galewela

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- A Public Health Inspector (PHI) has been arrested by officials of the Bribery Commission in Galewela for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 200,000 to renew the licence of a hot... Read More


Schools must reduce tuition dependence by enhancing education standards - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has emphasized the necessity of providing a high-quality education t... Read More


Mainly dry weather expected to prevail today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The Meteorology Department says mainly dry weather will prevail over most parts of the island. A cold weather can be expected in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, North-west... Read More


Private bus overturns in Panadura, four injured

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- A private bus traveling from Lunugamvehera to Colombo has reportedly overturned near the Panadura flyover at around 4:00 a.m. today (14), leaving four passengers injured. The in... Read More


UNP to contest several municipal councils under 'elephant' symbol in LG polls

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The United National Party (UNP) has decided to contest several municipal councils under its iconic "Elephant" symbol in the upcoming Local Government Elections. This decision wa... Read More


Sri Lanka to launch e-Passport system within 8 months - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs has announced that steps are currently being taken to implement the e-Passport (electronic passport) issuance system in ... Read More


Over 30,000 arrested in nationwide anti-drug and crime operations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- More than 30,000 suspects have been arrested in connection with the anti-drug and crime prevention operations conducted by the police across the island, according to Police Media... Read More


Two arrested for embezzling funds using 'Little Hearts' project name

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- Police have arrested two suspects who allegedly embezzled public funds by falsely using the name of the 'Little Hearts' national fundraising project to solicit donations. Speaki... Read More


All generators at Norochcholai power plant restored

Sri Lanka, Feb. 15 -- All generators at the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai, which had been non-operational following the recent island-wide power outage, have now been fully restored and reconn... Read More