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Gazette issued on procedures regarding removal of imprisoned Buddhist monks' robes

Srilanka, Oct. 24 -- The Acting Commissioner General of Prisons has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification outlining the procedures to be followed regarding the removal of monastic robes when a ... Read More


Motion seeking special PSC to probe tusker Kawanthissa's death submitted to Speaker

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Opposition has called for the appointment of a Special Parliamentary Select Committee to uncover the circumstances surrounding the death of the tusker 'Kawanthissa', a nation... Read More


Kirinda Puhulwella PS chairman and four others released on bail

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Chairman of the Kirinda Puhulwella Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People's Power (NPP), and four other were arrested by police yesterday (22) in connec... Read More


Ven. Dr. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thera appointed as Chancellor of Sabaragamuwa University

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Aggamaha Panditha Senior Professor Most Ven. Dr. Gallelle Sumanasiri Thera has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. The appointment... Read More


Mahinda pens emotional letter to son Namal, urges not to seek revenge after coming to power

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has urged his eldest son, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, to place his trust in the judiciary and refr... Read More


Court rejects request to withdraw order restricting monks' protest at Viharamahadevi Park

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today rejected a motion filed seeking to withdraw an order issued yesterday prohibiting a group of Buddhist monks from continuing to occupy t... Read More


New low-pressure area to bring increased rainfall to parts of Sri Lanka in next few days

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The low-pressure area that was located near Sri Lanka is moving westwards, away from the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, it said that a new low-pres... Read More


Train services between Rambukkana-Peradeniya, Gampola suspended on Oct. 24 and 25

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Train services between Rambukkana-Peradeniya and Gampola will be temporarily suspended on October 24 and 25, to carry out restoration work following an earth slip near the Kaduga... Read More


'Red' warning issued for strong winds and rough seas in Bay of Bengal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red-level warning for strong winds and rough seas for multi-day fishing boats operating in the deep-sea areas of the Bay of Bengal. It... Read More


Transport Minister's clarification regarding driving licenses of Sri Lankans living abroad

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, today provided a clarification in Parliament regarding the process for Sri Lankan citizens living abroad... Read More