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Hand grenades recovered at Beliatta Temple

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- An investigation was launched after two hand grenades were found at a temple in Beliatta, Tangalle. Police said an explosion was reported at the temple while renovations were un... Read More


Special commodity levy on dates slashed to Rs. 1

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- The special commodity levy on dates has been reduced from Rs. 200 to Rs. 1, effective from today (28) until March 31, 2025. The levy reduction was announced through a gazette not... Read More


New chairpersons appointed for three Parliamentary committees

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Deputy Minister Harshana Suriyapperuma has been elected as the new Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means of Parliament while Minister Chrishantha Abeysena was elected as the ne... Read More


NCPA receives 580 sexual abuse complaints in 2024

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) received a total of 8,746 complaints regarding child protection issues in 2024, with 580 related to incidents of sexual abuse alone.... Read More


Overall economy remains severely damaged: President

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said even though surface-level indicators may suggest economic recovery, the overall economy in Sri Lanka remains severely damaged. The Preside... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks stronger regional cooperation on transnational crimes

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Bangkok, E.A.S. Wijayanthi Edirisinghe held discussions with Co-Manager - Australia, Regional Support Office of Bali Proces... Read More


Mahinda Rajapaksa's body should be preserved after death; Former Dy. Speaker

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe has called for the preservation of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's body for public display after his demise. Speaking to the media, he... Read More


Former Presidents' pensions cannot be touched under Constitution, Gammanpila argues

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- In the wake of debate on the proposed curtailment of perks and privileges of former Heads of State, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila added to further controver... Read More


UK Minister for Indo-Pacific in Sri Lanka

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Inclusive economic growth, anti-corruption, human rights and national reconciliation are on the agenda as Catherine West, Minister for Indo-Pacific will meet key government minist... Read More


IMEI devices must be registered with TRCSL from today

Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- Any radio frequency (RF) emitting devices, including those requiring International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) registration, will not be permitted to operate unless registere... Read More