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Let's celebrate the culture of giving away books! - EDITORIAL

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- There were past governments which tried to introduce tabs to be used in school education. Some schools benefited through this method, but not all. Still most schools in the island... Read More


''Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025: Strengthening global ties with Diaspora leadership

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) took place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, celebrating the contributions of the Indian diaspora to the nation's growth and development. This year's ... Read More


CID launches probe into MP Rajapaksa's Law College exam

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations surrounding MP Namal Rajapaksa's participation in an examination at the Sri Lanka Law Co... Read More


Businessman nabbed for attempting to smuggle phones, tablets

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- A 45-years-old businessman who illegally brought a stock of mobile phones and tab computers worth Rs. 300 million was arrested by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike Internationa... Read More


Shipping company seeking control of Colombo Port's Eastern Terminal: Union claims

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- A major shipping company is attempting to acquire the Eastern Container Terminal of the Colombo Port. Altering the terminal's route plan under the present government can be the pr... Read More


Speaker assures action on allegations of USAID funding in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament that he was planning to take necessary action over the requests made by MPs regarding the allegations of USAID funding in Sri Lank... Read More


Foreign investors leaving country: Sajith raises questions in Parliament

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- In the wake of Indian billionaire businessmen Gautam Adani pulling out of the wind energy project from Sri Lanka, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today raised concerns that for... Read More


Another power disruption any time: Sajith

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today questioned in Parliament as to what action the government had taken to prevent another power disruption. "There can be another pow... Read More


No more daily power cuts as Norochcholai unit rejoins national grid

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- The Power Minister announced today that the daily power cuts will no longer be imposed from today (14 February) following the successful addition of a Norochcholai Power Plant uni... Read More


Local Authorities Special Provisions Bill inconsistent with Constitution

Srilanka, Feb. 14 -- Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today announced that two judges out of the bench of three have held that the Local Authorities Special Provisions Bill is inconsistent with the Consti... Read More