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Godage Publications founder Sirisumana Godage passes away

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Deshabandu Sirisumana Godage, the founder of Godage Publications, has passed away at the age of 90. He was conferred with the Deshabandu title in 2003 for the service rendered ... Read More


Donald Trump to put his picture in some US passports

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in some US passports, officials said on Tuesday (Apr 28), shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts his personal stamp o... Read More


Ex-MP Eran Wickramaratne appointed chairman of SLC interim committee

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- An interim committee headed by former Member of Parliament Eran Wickramaratne has been appointed to run Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following the resignation of SLC president Shammi... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall above 50 mm likely in several areas today

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today (29), the Department of Meteorology stated. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at ... Read More


MP Ramanathan Archchuna to be produced in court today

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna, who is currently in remand custody, is scheduled to be produced before court today (29). The Parliamentarian was arre... Read More


King Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- King Charles III urged the United States on Tuesday to stand firm with its Western allies, as strains over Iran and Ukraine risk undermining transatlantic ties facing their most... Read More


Dambulla restaurant fined for selling bottled water at inflated prices

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Dambulla Magistrate's Court today (29) imposed a fine of Rs. 510,000 on a restaurant in the Dambulla area for selling bottled drinking water, which were passed their expiry ... Read More


Around 20 injured after bus plunges into precipice in Hatton

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- At least 20 people have sustained injuries in an accident after a passenger transport bus veered off the road and plunged into a precipice this afternoon (29) in the Wataragala ... Read More


Case against ex-President Ranil adjourned till July, CID ordered to submit progress report

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today (29) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a progress report on an ongoing investigation into a complaint filed... Read More


Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and a delegation will arrive in Sri Lanka on May 3 for a three-day official visit. During the visit, the Russian delegation will hold d... Read More