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Ex-President Ranil says 'Aragalaya' was suppressed democratically

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the 'Aragalaya' protest movement in Sri Lanka were suppressed through democratic means. Wickremesinghe further commented: "Bec... Read More


Father and son seek Rs. 100M in compensation for wrongful arrest by police during 'Yukthiya'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition filed by a father and son seeking Rs. 100 million in compensation for the alleged violation of t... Read More


One of world's largest passenger aircraft makes emergency landing at BIA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Emirates flight EK-434, en route from Dubai to Brisbane, Australia, has made an emergency landing at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake last night. The e... Read More


25 Police Inspectors including several OICs transferred with immediate effect

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Twenty-five Inspector Rank police officers, including several Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of police stations and divisions, have been transferred with immediate effect, according t... Read More


Over 375kg of heroin, 'Ice' and 2 firearms seized from fishing vessel intercepted off southern coast

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Authorities have revealed details and exact weights of the narcotic substances discovered on the multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy off the southern coast and ... Read More


Sri Lanka's Deputy FM holds bilateral talks with EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, met with the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security P... Read More


Train services resume on up-country railway line as tracks restored

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Sri Lanka Railways has confirmed that the obstructions that existed on the up-country railway line has now been cleared, and the tracks on the line have been restored to a condit... Read More


"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