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Donald Trump blasts Democrats as government shutdown becomes longest ever

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- US President Donald Trump accused "kamikaze" Democrats of being prepared to destroy the country as the government shutdown became the longest in history on Wednesday (Nov 5), ecli... Read More


Fire at matchbox factory in Pallekele brought under control

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The fire which broke out at a matchbox factory located within the industrial zone in Pallekele, Kandy last evening (05), has been brought under control, police stated. With the a... Read More


Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for evening thundershowers in most parts of the island, the Department of Meteorology stated. Accordingly, several spells of showers ... Read More


NPP Peliyagoda urban councillor resigns after husband and son arrested with drugs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The National People's Power (NPP) member of the Peliyagoda Urban Council, Disna Niranjala Kumari, has resigned from her position as a member of the council following the arrest of... Read More


Advisory issued for severe lightening

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- An 'Amber' advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces. Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur... Read More


NPP Peliyagoda UC member's husband arrested with narcotics to be detained

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The Thambuththegama Magistrate's Court has issued a seven-day detention order permitting police to further question the National People's Power (NPP) Peliyagoda Urban Councillor's... Read More


Mannar residents set to continue protest against wind power projects and sand mining

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- A decision has been taken by the Mannar Citizens Committee to continue its protest demanding that construction of wind power plants in the Mannar District be halted and that no pe... Read More


Court calls for discussion between IRD and Sri Lanka Cricketers over taxation concerns

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The Court of Appeal today (06) suggested to the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue that it would be appropriate to hold discussions to resolve the matter concerning the Inland... Read More


SC reserves judgment in Vidya murder case appeal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The Supreme Court, which has concluded the hearing of the appeal petition filed by the defendants including "Swiss Kumar", who was convicted and sentenced to death for the abducti... Read More


Govt remains committed to supporting all efforts aimed at reducing the risk of leprosy - President

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The government remains fully committed to supporting all national efforts aimed at reducing the risk of leprosy, improving access to and availability of treatment and ensuring the... Read More