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Electricity trade unions call off strike action

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The electricity sector trade unions have decided to call off the ongoing strike action launched by them based on several demands, following a discussion with relevant authoritie... Read More


Police constable arrested for purchasing motorcycle using arrested suspect's bank card

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- A Police Constable attached to the Kosgoda Police Station has been arrested over allegations that he fraudulently obtained more than Rs. 600,000 using the bank card of a suspect... Read More


President urges collective action to tackle economic impact of Middle East crisis

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the objective of the present government is to build in Sri Lanka an economy shaped by the advancements of science and technology i... Read More


Aswesuma March allowance to be credited to beneficiaries' accounts tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Welfare Benefits Board of Sri Lanka has announced that the allowance for the month of March for beneficiaries of the first phase of the Aswesuma Program will be credited to ... Read More


SC reserves judgment in appeals filed by ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has reserved its judgment on the appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, who were previously sentenced to i... Read More


18-month-old toddler dies after falling into pond near daycare centre

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- An 18-month-old toddler has died after reportedly falling into a pond located near the daycare centre where he had been under care. The deceased has been identified as a reside... Read More


BASL President delivers historic address at Supreme Court of India

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya, delivered a historic address at the Supreme Court of India in connection with a del... Read More


CID launches probe into the killing of underworld figure Makandure Madush

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into the killing of underworld gang leader Makandure Madush, who was shot dead by two unidentified gunm... Read More


First in India: Supreme Court allows passive euthanasia for man who has been in coma for 13 years

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has permitted passive euthanasia for 32-year-old Harish Rana from Ghaziabad, who has been in a coma for the past 13 years after suffering... Read More


Sri Lankan workers in Israel warned over possible cyber attacks

Sri Lanka, March 11 -- The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Israel has advised Sri Lankan migrant workers living in Israel to avoid responding to unknown messages received via social media or email. Sri Lanka... Read More