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Amendments to be introduced to Organised Crime Prevention Bill - AG tells court

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- The Attorney General has informed the Supreme Court today (09) that amendments are to be introduced to the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, which has been presented t... Read More


'Satyagraha' continues in Anuradhapura despite court order to vacate area

Sri Lanka, Nov. 9 -- Despite a court order directing them to vacate the sacred area encompassing the Ruwanweli Maha Seya and the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi, a group of demonstrators, including Buddhist monks... Read More


Fallen tree disrupts traffic on Colombo-Ratnapura main road

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Traffic movement along the Colombo-Ratnapura main road has been severely disrupted following the collapse of a large tree onto the roadway in the Madola area of Avissawella. The i... Read More


60 flood-prone locations identified across Colombo

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Authorities have identified 60 locations across Colombo facing drainage blockages, prompting the launch of an institutional effort to clear obstructions and tackle recurring urban ... Read More


Hiniduma records highest rainfall of 211 mm amid heavy downpours across the country

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- Hiniduma in the Galle District recorded the highest rainfall in the country, with 211 mm reported during the 12-hour period ending at 6.00 p.m. today (08), according to the Disaste... Read More


SLPP seeks two urgent parliamentary debates on Buddhist affairs and transfers of judges

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Attorney Sagara Kariyawasam has requested Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa to intervene in securing two ur... Read More


Coast Guard rescues 47-year-old fisherman in distress off Mullaitivu

Srilanka, Nov. 8 -- The Sri Lanka Coast Guard vessel SLCGS Jayesagara has successfully rescued a fisherman who encountered distress while engaged in fishing activities off the coast of Mullaitivu and ... Read More


Two arrested amidst tensions during 'Satyagraha' attempt near Ruwanweli Maha Seya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- Two individuals have been taken into custody following a tense situation that arose during an attempt to stage a Satyagraha campaign by several Buddhist monks near the Ruwanweli M... Read More


PAYE tax to be revised under 2027 Budget - President

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax will be revised through the 2027 Budget, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament next... Read More


Advisory: issued for severe lightning.

Sri Lanka, Nov. 7 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory for severe lightning affecting several areas across the island. According to the advisory, thundershowers accompa... Read More