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Govt. explores action to recover encroached Kandy hospital lands

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The Ministry of Health has raised concern over the large-scale encroachment of land belonging to the Kandy National Hospital, with nearly half of its property occupied by unautho... Read More


No revision in bus fares despite fuel price drop

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) today announced that bus fares will remain unchanged despite the latest reduction in fuel prices. The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) ... Read More


President to open new projects in Jaffna, including International Cricket Stadium

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to open several major development projects in Jaffna today, including the commencement of construction on the long-awaited Jaffna ... Read More


Ranil thanks everyone who backed him during his arrest

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in a short special statement, thanked everyone including online media channels who backed him during his recent arrest. "I thank those who... Read More


Grama Niladhari remanded for soliciting bribe

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- A Grama Niladhari officer attached to the Siyambalanduwa area was ordered to be remanded till September 12 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama. She is accused of ac... Read More


Boy dies after falling into unprotected well

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- A six-year-old boy died after falling into an unprotected well in the Pathiranegama area of Polpithigama. The victim, a resident of the Welpitiya village in Moragollagama, had b... Read More


IGP orders CID to take action over fake image

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to launch an investigation and initiate legal action against tho... Read More


Gammanpila petitions court from Thailand over possible CID arrest

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Former Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila, who is currently in Thailand, has filed a writ petition through his lawyer seeking an order preventing his arrest by the CID in connectio... Read More


Committee to ensure safety of food and beverages in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- A Committee has been appointed by the House Committee, presided over by Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne for the purpose of presenting proposals with regard to enhancing the safe... Read More


Supreme Court allows FR petition against Ranil, others

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed by the Centre for Environmental Justice against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe an... Read More