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UNP calls for formal process and consultation with Maha Sangha on monastic discipline issues

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The United National Party (UNP) has stressed the need to follow established procedures when addressing matters concerning Buddhist monastic discipline. Issuing a statement, the U... Read More


Donald Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- United States President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal ba... Read More


Japan provides US$1.33 million grant to revive livelihoods of Eastern fishermen

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- Japan has extended a financial grant of US$1.33 million to Sri Lanka to assist inland fishermen in the Eastern Province whose livelihoods were affected by the Cyclone Ditwah. The... Read More


Woman killed in train accident near Wellawatte Railway Station

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- A woman has been killed after being struck by a train near the Wellawatte Railway Station, police stated. The incident occurred when a train traveling from Panadura to Colombo co... Read More


Bodies of all 3 children recovered after drowning incident in Hungama

Sri Lanka, May 31 -- The bodies of all three schoolchildren who went missing while bathing in the sea at Kalametiya, Hungama, yesterday (30) have now been recovered. Police said that three schoolchil... Read More


Police warn public over fake messages circulating on traffic fine payments

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Sri Lanka Police state that complaints have recently been received regarding social media messages falsely circulating as official communications from the Police Department concer... Read More


Fuel prices increased; Petrol by Rs 24 per litre

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (May 30). Accordingly, the price of Auto Diesel has been increa... Read More


Rooftop solar owners requested to temporarily switch off systems

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- The National System Operator (Private) Limited states that, in order to ensure the reliability and stable operation of the national grid during the Vesak festival period, rooftop ... Read More


Sri Lanka's largest Dansala, "Derana's 24-hour Vesak Dansala," to begin at Independence Square today

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- Sri Lanka's largest dansala, organized by the Derana Media Network and operating continuously for 24 hours, will be held today (30) at the Independence Square premises in Colombo.... Read More


Suspect arrested for aiding and abetting Galle shooting; 'Ice' seized during arrest

Sri Lanka, May 30 -- A suspect has been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation into the shooting and killing of an individual on May 12 in the Dangedara area within the Galle Police Div... Read More