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Forgiveness over Retaliation: Easter Sunday attacks

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Six years have passed since the devastating Easter Sunday attacks. And yet, justice remains painfully out of reach. Despite numerous investigations, commissions, and public outc... Read More


Pope Francis and Gaza: Whither the papal power?

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- As the world's 1.4 billion Catholics mourn and tens of thousands of people queue to say their last goodbyes to Pope Francis at St Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, orphaned are ... Read More


Mounting uncertainties put renewable energy sector in a spin

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- Renewable energy advocates claim that the rooftop solar sector saves over US$ 500 million annually by preventing fossil fuel usage Critics underscore that the incumbent govt. i... Read More


Triple murder suspect repatriated from India

Colombo, April 25 -- A suspect wanted in connection with the triple murder in Middeniya has been arrested in India and repatriated to Sri Lanka this morning. Police said the 31-year-old, Vidana Gamag... Read More


Foreign Minister to attend Pope Francis' funeral mass

Colombo, April 25 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath will represent the Government of Sri Lanka at His Holiness Pope Francis' funeral, which will be held on ... Read More


Cop scolds soldier in Kandy: IGP calls for action

Colombo, April 25 -- The Acting Inspector General of Police has ordered an investigation into a video circulating on social media showing a police officer scolding a solder near a queue at the ongoing... Read More


SL, USA to reach bilateral trade agreement: PMD

Colombo, April 25 -- Sri Lanka and the United States agreed to continue the discussions on reciprocal tariff with the objective of finalising a bilateral trade agreement between the two countries,the ... Read More


28 injured in Mahiyangana school bus accident

Colombo, April 25 -- A total of 28 people were injured when a bus carrying school children met with an accident at the Mahiyangana-Tissapura PTS junction this morning, police said. The Mahiyangana po... Read More


Market ends on slightly positive note amid thin volumes and mixed sentiment

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange concluded today's session with a modest gain, driven by selective buying interest amid subdued market activity. Investor sentiment remained mixed, ref... Read More


President makes surprise visit to Kandy

Sri Lanka, April 25 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made an unannounced visit to Kandy on last evening to inspect the situation following reports of four deaths during the special exposition of ... Read More