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Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Since gaining independence in 1948, Sri Lankans have endured much as a nation - from war and economic hardship to racism and social division. Yet time and again, we have risen to... Read More


Sharp decline in marriages, births, and population growth in the country

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Sri Lanka has recorded a significant drop in marriages, live births, and overall population growth, according to newly released data from the Department of Population and Statist... Read More


Experts warn of disease outbreaks across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- As torrential rains lash Sri Lanka, health experts are sounding the alarm over a surge in waterborne diseases. Senior Consultant Physician Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama told the Daily... Read More


Nepal interim PM adds popular youth figures to cabinet

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Nepal's Prime Minister Sushila Karki expanded on Sunday her interim cabinet which was formed in the wake of youth-led uprising last month, inducting two ministers seen as popular... Read More


Joint opposition officially announces joint campaign against government

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- The Joint Opposition which comprises parties such as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), United National Party (UNP), National Freedom Front (... Read More


Deputy Minister issues Letter of Demand over defamatory YouTube claims

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, has issued a Letter of Demand (LOD) to Waruna Rajapaksha over alleged defamatory statements ... Read More


Police sergeant dies in Wellawaya road accident

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A 36-year-old police sergeant died following a road accident in Adawelayaya along the Wellawaya-Thanamalwila main road, police said. The accident occurred after an army bus trav... Read More


Connecting me with underworld is fishy: Jagath Vithane

Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- Denying that he has connections with the underworld, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Vithane said today that the move by the police to connect him with underworld figure M... Read More


Energy Minister cancels extension of power Reforms DG granted by Ministry Secretary

Colombo, Oct. 26 -- In what appears to be an instance highlighting differences within the government, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi has cancelled the one-year service extension granted to Director G... Read More


Three arrested over murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman

Colombo, Oct. 26 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera, police said.... Read More