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Four Indian fishermen deported to Andhra Pradesh after 52 days in Jaffna Prison

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Four fishermen from Andhra Pradesh, India who were released after 52 days of detention at a Jaffna Prison, will return home on September 30, Indian media reports suggest. The b... Read More


80% of heart disease deaths globally are preventable, experts say

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- It is regrettable that 80% of heart disease-related deaths worldwide are preventable, says Dr. Sampath Withanawasam, President of the Sri Lanka College of Cardiology. Speaking ... Read More


Security stepped up at Vijay's Chennai home after deadly Karur stampede

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Security has been tightened outside actor-politician Vijay's residence in Chennai after a stampede at his rally in Karur left 39 people, including 10 children and 16 women, dead... Read More


Harry suggests people trying to sabotage reconciliation with King

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Duke of Sussex has suggested people are trying to sabotage his reconciliation with King Charles, as he described media reports about their recent meeting as "categorically f... Read More


COPE summons all institutions under its purview for special discussion

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has summoned all institutions under its jurisdiction for a special meeting. The meeting is scheduled to take place on October 2 at th... Read More


Ranil visits Mahinda at Carlton House in Tangalle

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A meeting between former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa took place this morning (28) at Carlton House in Tangalle. The meeting took place... Read More


President to meet Sri Lankan community in Japan today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently on an official visit to Japan, is scheduled to meet with the Sri Lankan community residing in Japan this afternoon (28) in T... Read More


Over 125,000 tourist arrivals recorded in September

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A total of 126,379 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in September, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released b... Read More


President Anura Kumara attends dinner reception hosted by Donald Trump

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- President of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, attended a special dinner reception hosted by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, on September 23 at the Lotte Ne... Read More


30 arrested during special police operation in Maradana

Sri Lanka, Sept. 27 -- Police have arrested a total of 30 individuals in a special operation carried out in the Maradana area including Stroke Place, this evening (27). According to police, the arres... Read More