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Norochcholai plant's third unit restarted as CEB ends renewable energy curtailment early

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The third unit of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant, which had been temporarily shut during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays due to reduced electricity demand, has been s... Read More


20 petitions challenging rejection of LG nominations dismissed

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Court of Appeal has rejected 20 petitions filed challenging the rejection of nominations for certain Local Government (LG) bodies pertaining to the Local Government Election... Read More


Cardinal Ranjith reminds President of his promise to deliver justice for Easter attack victims

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith accuses that elements of the previous political leadership are continuing efforts to suppress the truth surrounding ... Read More


Two more arrested over alleged assassination plot targeting businessman 'Gampaha Osman'

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Two more suspects have been arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) in connection with an alleged assassination plot targeting a businessman in the Gampaha area, known as 'Gamp... Read More


Health officials warn of increased risk of Dengue and Chikungunya

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Health officials warn that the ongoing rains have increased the risk of dengue and chikungunya spreading. The Secretary of the Public Health Inspectors Association, Chamil Muth... Read More


Brazilian nabbed at BIA with cocaine worth around Rs. 240 million

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- A Brazilian national has been arrested by the Narcotics Control Unit at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle nearly 5 kilograms of cocaine, value... Read More


'Those complicit in corrupt politics are now visibly in state of panic' - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that individuals entangled in corrupt politics are currently in a state of visible unease, and that the notion that nationalism has ... Read More


Third day of "Siri Dalada Wandanawa" to begin today in Kandy

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Siri Dalada Wandanawa, is scheduled to commence today for the third consecutive day at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in ... Read More


"The pain remains, and so does our responsibility," PM Harini reflects on Easter

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- As Christians across Sri Lanka and around the world observe Easter Sunday, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya extended her heartfelt wishes to the Christian community, highli... Read More


'Justice delayed is justice denied': Muslim groups issue statement on 6th anniversary of Easter attacks

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- On the sixth anniversary of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, a collective of Sri Lanka's Muslim organizations issued a solemn statement of remembrance and renewed calls for justi... Read More