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Dilith Jayaweera hails Vijay and TVK's victory in Tamil Nadu assembly polls

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Sarvajana Balaya leader and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera, extended his congratulations to Indian actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar and the Tamilaga Vettri... Read More


Joint opposition to hold public rally against govt in Matara on May 10

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- The next rally in a series of public rallies organised by the Joint Opposition against the incumbent government is scheduled to be held on May 10 in Matara. Sources stated that a ... Read More


13 schoolchildren injured as van plunges into precipice in Nawalapitiya

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- A van transporting school children from the Kataboolawa area of Nawalapitiya to Harangala veered off the road and plunged into a precipice near the Thispane Junction in Nawalapitiy... Read More


Three Welikada Prison guards arrested over inmate death - Police

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Three prison guards attached to Welikada Prison have been arrested by Sri Lanka Police following the death of an inmate yesterday who was apprehended while attempting to escape, sa... Read More


New three-judge bench to hear Prageeth Ekneligoda abduction case

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- The High Court Trial-at-Bar in Colombo has decided to recommence the long-stalled trial concerning the abduction and enforced disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda, follo... Read More


All preschools must be registered before July 1 - Minister

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- All preschools across the island must be registered before July 1 this year, according to Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj. The Minister stated that it ... Read More


37 Chinese nationals deported after detention at Welisara Centre

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Thirty-seven Chinese nationals including six women, who were arrested while engaging in illegal activities and detained at the Welisara Detention Centre, have been deported from Sr... Read More


Parliament to convene today for first sitting after New Year celebrations

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Parliament is scheduled to convene today (05) for the first time following the Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays. The session will commence at 9:30 a.m. under the patronage of S... Read More


Rainfall expected to increase over the island after tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- The Intertropical Convergence Zone (where winds from the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere converge) affects the island's weather, the Department of Meteorology said. As... Read More


Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena granted bail

Sri Lanka, May 5 -- Former SriLankan Airlines' Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kapila Chandrasena, who was arrested in connection with an incident involving the alleged acceptance of bribes during the p... Read More