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Three sentenced to death over Waskaduwa murder in 2008

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Three individuals have been sentenced to death today (13) by the Kalutara High Court in connection with the 2008 Waskaduwa murder case. The case involves the murder of Chaminda ... Read More


Validity period of vouchers to purchase school shoes extended

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The validity period for vouchers worth Rs. 3000 issued to selected schoolchildren, Piriven students, and Seela Mathas for the purchase of shoes in 2026 has been extended. The vo... Read More


Fairly heavy rainfall above 50mm likely in parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Showers will occur at times in the Central, Uva, Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts today (13), the Department of Meteorology stated. Fairly heavy rai... Read More


Sri Lanka's strategic location affords 'outsized importance', but can become target for coercion - US official

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- In a high-level hearing before the US House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, a top official of the US State Department underscored the critical strategic i... Read More


Man and woman shot dead inside car in Akuregoda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Two persons including a woman are reported dead following a shooting incident in Akuregoda, a short while ago. Ada Derana reporter said two persons who were inside a vehicle nea... Read More


Fishermen end 'Satyagraha' over seine fishing ban after talks with President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the government's ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine net) fishing has bee... Read More


Sri Lanka briefs EU on steps taken towards advancing reconciliation

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The European Union (EU) and Sri Lanka convened the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission meeting in Colombo. The meeting has been held yesterday (12), the Ministry o... Read More


President Dissanayake congratulates Bangladesh on democratic elections

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his best wishes to the people of Bangladesh for reaffirming their faith in democracy following the country's elections. In a post... Read More


Former Minister Johnston and sons further remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Five suspects including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded un... Read More


New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Digital Economy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The letter of appointment was formally handed over... Read More