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King Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- King Charles III urged the United States on Tuesday to stand firm with its Western allies, as strains over Iran and Ukraine risk undermining transatlantic ties facing their most... Read More


Dambulla restaurant fined for selling bottled water at inflated prices

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Dambulla Magistrate's Court today (29) imposed a fine of Rs. 510,000 on a restaurant in the Dambulla area for selling bottled drinking water, which were passed their expiry ... Read More


Around 20 injured after bus plunges into precipice in Hatton

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- At least 20 people have sustained injuries in an accident after a passenger transport bus veered off the road and plunged into a precipice this afternoon (29) in the Wataragala ... Read More


Case against ex-President Ranil adjourned till July, CID ordered to submit progress report

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today (29) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a progress report on an ongoing investigation into a complaint filed... Read More


Russian Health Minister to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and a delegation will arrive in Sri Lanka on May 3 for a three-day official visit. During the visit, the Russian delegation will hold d... Read More


Electric train services under Colombo suburban railway project to commence next year

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways was held today (29) at the Presidential Secretariat on the modern... Read More


Sri Lanka and Indonesia consider granting visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- Sri Lanka and Indonesia have held discussions to grant visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders of both countries. The proposal was deliberated during a visi... Read More


Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Hormuz blockade: Report

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- US President Donald Trump told his aides to prepare for an extended US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the Wall Street Journal reported, as the US looks to intensify eco... Read More


Price of wheat flour increased by Rs. 5

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The price of wheat flour will be increased with effect from today (29), the Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Limited has announced. Accordingly, the company has decided to increase the price... Read More


Sri Lanka Cricket placed under Sports Ministry control after Executive Committee resigns

Sri Lanka, April 29 -- The resignation of the Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), including its President Shammi Silva, has been accepted by the Minister of Sports. Following the decision... Read More