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Supreme Court adjourns hearing of petitions challenging 22nd Constitutional Amendment

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- The Supreme Court today (01) adjourned until tomorrow the hearing of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the government's proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bi... Read More


Judicial independence in focus as SC hears 22nd Amendment challenges

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- The Supreme Court today (01) rejected a request to appoint a full bench of Supreme Court justices to hear petitions challenging the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill. The dec... Read More


Dry weather affects over 88,000 across six districts

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- A total of 88,068 people from 27,475 families have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions in the country, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC). Th... Read More


472kg of 'Ice' seized at Colombo Port; Police probe international drug network

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- Police have launched an investigation into an international drug trafficking network following the seizure of approximately 472 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine ('Ice'), from ... Read More


University lecturers to protest tomorrow over unresolved issues

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- Lecturers at state universities will hold protests tomorrow (02) during the lunch break, demanding permanent solutions to long-standing issues affecting the university system. ... Read More


Sri Lanka and China to sign MoU on immigration cooperation

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka and China are set to enter into a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on immigration and emigration regulatory matters. The agreeme... Read More


Sri Lanka's current account deficit widens as trade gap reaches US$6.5 billion

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka's external current account recorded a deficit of US$142 million in July, extending its deficit for a fourth consecutive month amid the impact of developments in the Midd... Read More


Project to construct 1,000 'Arogya' wellness centres launched

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- The Government has commenced a project to construct 1,000 'Arogya' Health and Wellness Centres across the country, with foundation stones laid today (01) for the construction of 1... Read More


No leniency for drug dealers, Justice Minister says

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- The government will not be prepared to show any leniency toward individuals involved in the sale of narcotics, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara sa... Read More


"Ceylon King Coconut Village" national programme to be launched tomorrow

Srilanka, Sept. 1 -- The national programme "Ceylon King Coconut Village," implemented by the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, is scheduled to be launched tomorrow (02) at the Maha... Read More