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SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam released on bail

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sagara Kariyawasam has been released on bail by the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court today (10). Kaduwela Magistrat... Read More


Parents seek action over delayed question papers at Grade 5 Scholarship Exam

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- A group of parents has lodged a complaint with the Kirindiwela Police, alleging that their children were unfairly disadvantaged due to a delay in receiving question papers at yest... Read More


Measures to address teacher shortage and improve transfer process discussed

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has called for measures to address teacher shortages and strengthen the quality of S... Read More


'Ratmalane Saima' and two others brought back to Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- Organized crime suspect Danushka Kaushalya, alias "Ratmalane Saima," and two other suspects arrested in Malaysia were brought back to Sri Lanka this afternoon (10). According ... Read More


Committee calls for expanded drug rehabilitation to reduce prison overcrowding

Srilanka, Aug. 10 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has called for stronger drug rehabilitation programmes as a measure to reduce overcrowding in prisons ... Read More


Kegalle private hospital fined Rs. 520,000 over expired medical supplies and overcharging

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- The management of a private hospital in Kegalle has been fined Rs. 520,000 after being found guilty of using and storing expired medical supplies and chemicals, as well as overchar... Read More


Small fishing boats warned against going to sea from Matara to Pottuvil

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has issued an urgent warning advising small fishing vessels and one-day fishing boats to refrain from going to sea from Matara to ... Read More


Senaka Palletenna appointed new media spokesperson of Prisons Department

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Senaka Palletenna has been appointed as the new Media Spokesperson of the Department of Prisons, with effect from today (09). Palletenna has previously served as the Superinten... Read More


Sajith accuses government of paving way for one-party rule

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- The leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa has warned that increasing the retirement age of judges could be a step towards establishing one-party rule in Sri Lanka, alleging th... Read More


Two traders fined Rs. 300,000 for selling rice above controlled prices

Srilanka, Aug. 9 -- Two traders in Wellawaya have been fined a total of Rs. 300,000 by the Wellawaya Magistrate's Court for selling rice above the stipulated maximum retail prices, according to the Co... Read More