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Minister Anil Jayantha joins Independence Day celebrations in Dubai

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, attended the 78th National Independence Day celebration organised by the Consulate Gene... Read More


King Charles reaffirms UK-Sri Lanka partnership in Independence Day message

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- His Majesty King Charles III has sent a special message of felicitation to the President and the people of Sri Lanka as the nation celebrates its 78th Independence Day today (04).... Read More


Let's use our human resource and build a new economically strong Sri Lanka: President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- We have to build a new economically strong Sri Lanka by making use of the country's human resource while setting aside differences, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated. Pre... Read More


Two including Thai national arrested with 3kg of heroin

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- An individual has been arrested for the possession of 3 kilograms and 18 grams of heroin last evening (03) in Kiribathgoda, police stated. Another suspect who aided and abetted t... Read More


President arrives at Independence Square for Independence Day celebrations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived at the Independence Square in Colombo for the Independence Day celebrations. Sri Lanka's 78th National Independence Day celebration... Read More


Deputy Minister announces plans for new Mental Health Act

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni stated that steps will be taken to introduce Sri Lanka's Mental Health Act in the near future. He made this statement while partici... Read More


Dilith calls for creation of economically independent state in his Independence Day message

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- Our overarching purpose must be to create an economically independent state replete with evolved people, stated the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jay... Read More


"Let's reflect on our history while firmly focusing on future": Opposition Leader's Independence Day message

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- As we mark 78 years since gaining independence on February 4, 1948, it is vital to reflect on our history while firmly focusing on the future, stated the Leader of the Opposition ... Read More


Mobile phones, SIM cards and drugs recovered at Galle Prison

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A stock of unclaimed mobile phones, SIM cards and narcotics was discovered during a search operation carried out in cell blocks A, B, C and D of the Galle Prison within yesterday ... Read More


Special presidential pardons to 49 prisoners in view of Independence Day

Sri Lanka, Feb. 4 -- A total 49 prisoners will receive special presidential pardons today in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. The pardons will be issued under the powers veste... Read More