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Opposition to nominate Rifki Badurdeen as CMC Mayor

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Opposition is to nominate Sarvajana Balaya party's Colombo Municipal Councillor Mohideen Rifki Badurdeen as the Council's Mayor, an informed source said. Rifki Badurdeen's na... Read More


New Covid variant; no evidence of increased severity or complications: Health Ministry

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Covid variant which has been detected in Sri Lanka is not a novel variant and no evidence of increased severity or complications has been reported, the Health Ministry said. ... Read More


Not expecting to take part in any other pageants, says Anudi

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Anudi Gunasekara, who represented Sri Lanka at the 72nd Miss World Festival Grand Final, said she was not expecting to take part in any other pageants. Gunasekara, who returned t... Read More


Iconic tusker 'Bhatiya' lies ill

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The tusker, popularly known as "Bhatiya," which is considered the only tusker of its generation in the jungles bounded by Nikaweratiya and Ambanpola, has been critically ill and i... Read More


Nilgala forest declared a protected forest reserve

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Nilgala Forest in Bibila, which, according to legend, was a medicinal park during the reign of King Buddhadasa, was officially declared a protected forest reserve yesterday by Min... Read More


CSE starts June strong with broad market gains

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a positive note today, marking a strong start to both the new week and the new month. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) maintained its up... Read More


Names of members elected to CMC gazetted

Srilanka, June 1 -- The Election Commission has gazetted the names of members who have been elected to the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), it was reported today. As per the gazette notification the... Read More


No price revision for LAUGFS gas in June

Srilanka, June 1 -- There will be no price revision for LAUGFS Gas domestic cylinder refills in June, LAUGFS Gas Director and Cluster CEO Dr. Niroshan J. Pieries said. Published by HT Digital Content... Read More


Wife killed, husband injured in motorbike accident

Srilanka, June 1 -- A woman was killed and her husband injured when the motorbike they were riding collided with a bus plying to Colombo from Hambantota. The couple was travelling to Kalutara from Be... Read More


Mayors, chairpersons of 164 local bodies gazetted

Srilanka, June 1 -- Names of more than 164 local bodies have been gazetted by the Commission of Elections today. This includes D.P. Shantha as the Mayor of the Dehiwala Mount Lavinia Municipal Counc... Read More