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Notorious criminal Loku Patty's associate remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- A businessman who is accused of handling financial operations of a notorious criminal known as 'Loku Patty' has been remanded until October 24, Ada Derana reporter said. The ord... Read More


Indian capital Delhi air quality remains in very poor category

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Air quality in the Indian capital on Wednesday continued to remain in a very poor category, the Central Pollution Control Board said. According to official data at 7 a.m. local ... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for residents of 11 districts extended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Early landslide warnings issued to residents of multiple areas in 11 districts owing to incessant rains experienced in parts of the island, have been extended. Accordingly, land... Read More


Kelani Valley Line to be extended to Ratnapura?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The government has decided to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a detailed plan to extend the Kelani Valley Line up to Ratnapura. Accordingly, a sum of Rs. 250 million has... Read More


Corruption case against ex-Minister Wimal Weerawansa fixed for hearing

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, over the alleged illegal acquisition of assets and funds worth nearly Rs. 75 million during his... Read More


Sri Lanka to sign UN Convention against Cybercrimes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to sign the United Nations Convention against Cybercrimes (UNCC). The UN Convention against Cyber Crimes was passed a... Read More


Five train journeys including Colombo-Badulla night mail cancelled

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Another five train journeys, including the two night mail trains scheduled to run today (22) from Colombo Fort to Badulla and from Badulla to Colombo Fort, have been cancelled, t... Read More


Govt to provide schoolchildren and Piriven students with vouchers to purchase shoes

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to provide vouchers to purchase a pair of shoes to selected schoolchildren, Piriven students and Seela Mathas for th... Read More


Gold falls again as rally comes to halt, stock markets mixed

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Gold and silver sank for a second day on Wednesday (Oct 22), bringing a rally in the precious metals to a juddering halt, while stocks were mixed after United States President Do... Read More


Officials instructed to collect data of individuals unable to repay microfinance loans

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Sub-Committee appointed by the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment has instructed officials to take steps to co... Read More