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US and Sri Lanka sign MOU to formalize defense partnership

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The United States and Sri Lanka today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the Ministry of Defense, formalizing a defense partnership between the Montana National Guard,... Read More


Govt to expand "Suwa Seriya" ambulance fleet to 500 vehicles

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The government has planned to expand the "Suwa Seriya" ambulance fleet to 500 vehicles by integrating the service with the latest technologies, according to Minister of Health an... Read More


Ada Derana wins Bronze Award for 'Innovative Brand of the Year' at SLIM Awards

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- "Ada Derana" was presented with the Bronze Award in the 'Innovative Brand of the Year' category at the 24th SLIM Brand Excellence Awards held in Colombo. The 24th SLIM Brand Exc... Read More


Sri Lankan worker found murdered in Israel - Ambassador

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- A 38-year-old Sri Lankan national from Galle, who had arrived in Israel two months ago for employment in construction sector, was reportedly found murdered last night (13). Acco... Read More


Warrant issued for ex-NLB Director Thusitha Halloluwa's arrest recalled

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has recalled the arrest warrant issued on former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa. Halloluwa appeared ... Read More


Six students from Ruhuna Uni. hospitalised after wasp attack

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- A group of students from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Ruhuna have been hospitalized following a wasp attack this morning (14), police reported. The students, ... Read More


NPP budget defeated in Padiyathalawa PS vote

Sri Lanka, Nov. 14 -- The National People's Power (NPP) budget has been defeated in the budget vote held at the Padiyathalawa Pradeshiya Sabha. The budget, which was presented by PS Chairman Anura Ra... Read More


Two associates of 'Loku Patty' arrested with cash and heroin

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- The Aluthgama Police have arrested two associates of a notorious criminal known as 'Loku Patty', seizing Rs. 2.6 million in illicit cash, a stock of heroin, a motorcycle, and two... Read More


Advocates for animal welfare urges govt. action on rising stray dog population

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has raised concern over the rising number of dog bites in the country, citing a significant increase in the stray dog population. AWC Executiv... Read More


Committee report on repeal of PTA submitted to Justice Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- President's Counsel Rienzie Arsecularatne, chair of the committee appointed to review and make recommendations on the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has officia... Read More