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"Maha Jana Handa" joint opposition rally begins in Nugegoda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The "Maha Jana Handa" public rally, organized by several opposition parties in protest against the government, has commenced today (21) at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre ... Read More


School cut-off marks of 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship exam released

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The school cut-off marks for the admission of students to Grade 06 of schools based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination have been released online by the Mi... Read More


Police remove loudspeakers installed outside Nugegoda rally venue

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The "Maha Jana Handa" public rally, organized by several opposition parties in protest against the government, is scheduled to commence today (21) at the Ananda Samarakoon Open A... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation rises to 2.7% in October 2025

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on a year-on-year basis, increased to 2.7% in October 2025, compared to 2.1% in September 2... Read More


'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder: Alleged shooter & other suspects further remanded

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the further remand of a group of suspects, including the alleged shooter, arrested in connection with the murder of underworld figure S... Read More


NPP-held Soranathota PS budget defeated for second time

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The 2026 budget of the Soranathota Pradeshiya Sabha, which is controlled by the National People's Power (NPP), has been defeated for the second time today (21) by a margin of one... Read More


Appeals Court upholds death sentence on five over 2019 drug charges

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Court of Appeal today (21) upheld the death sentence imposed on five defendants convicted of transporting over 152 kilograms of heroin along the southern coast in 2019, by th... Read More


Over 1,400kg of narcotics seized so far under 'Nation United' island-wide operation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- A large quantity of narcotics has been seized thus far under the "Nation United - National Drive" campaign, launched on October 30, aimed at eradicating the drug menace from the ... Read More


MP Archchuna alleges death threats in Parliament Cafeteria

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Jaffna District Member of Parliament Ramanathan Archchuna has alleged that a Puttalam District MP of the National People's Power (NPP) made death threats against him at the Parli... Read More


Former SJB councillor arrested over narcotics seized from fishing boat

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member of the Pannala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). He has been arrested in connection with the ... Read More