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Govt. risking reform credibility with vehicle permit carve-outs: Advocata

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Advocata Institute yesterday said that any move by the Government to revive or accommodate vehicle permit concessions for a select group of retired senior public officials wou... Read More


Sri Lanka looks to introduce skydiving for tourism

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A meeting to study the feasibility of introducing skydiving activities in Sri Lanka was held at the Ministry of Defence yesterday by Defence Secretary Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) a... Read More


Chamithri Rambukwella arrested in money laundering case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Chamithri Rambukwella, the elder daughter of former minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (... Read More


Madras High Court adjourns hearing on plea to remove LTTE ban

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Madras High Court has adjourned the hearing on a long-standing petition seeking the removal of the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in India. The case was po... Read More


Deputy Minister clashes with Opposition MP in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinge engaged in a heated argument with Opposition MP Chaminda Wijesiri in Parliament today while accusing each other of allegations. MP Wijesiri acc... Read More


19 female conductors appointed to SLTB

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- In a historic milestone for Sri Lanka's public transport sector, 19 female conductors were appointed to permanent service in the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) at an official ce... Read More


Tuition classes banned ahead of 2025 (2026) G.C.E. O/L Examination

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Conducting tuition classes targeting candidates sitting for the 2025 (2026) G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will be prohibited from midnight on February 11, the Department of Ex... Read More


Politics leave Pakistan no room for error at T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Captain Salman Agha warned Friday that his Pakistan team must bring their "A-game" to the T20 World Cup to reach the knockout stages after forfeiting their group match against Ind... Read More


T20 World Cup 2026 Begins with Spectacular Mumbai Showcase

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will burst into life on Saturday evening with a high-energy Opening Ceremony at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium, setting the tone for an action-p... Read More


Chamithri Rambukwella released on bail

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate ordered that Chamithri Rambukwella, the elder daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was arrested by officers of the Commission to Inve... Read More