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Mullivaikkal banner thanks Brampton Mayor for Tamil genocide monument

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- A banner was reportedly displayed in the Mullivaikkal area of Mullaitivu expressing gratitude to Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown for establishing a Tamil genocide monument in Brampto... Read More


Champions Trophy 2025 sets new broadcast records

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The 2025 edition, played in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, saw 368 billion global viewing minutes, a remarkable 19 percent increase from the previous tournament held in En... Read More


Ramith Rambukwella arrested

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over an ongoing bribery ca... Read More


Govt. announces Rs. 27,000 minimum monthly wage in gazette from April 1

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- While issuing a gazette notification, the government announced the national minimum monthly wage for all workers in any industry or service as Rs. 27,000, and the national minimum... Read More


Ramith Rambukwella remanded

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was remanded till June 3 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today, over allegations of misappropriating a... Read More


SriLankan Airlines begins cabin crew recruitment, draws 12,000 applicants

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- SriLankan Airlines has launched a major recruitment drive to bolster its cabin crew team, drawing nearly 12,000 applications in response to a public call for candidates. The initi... Read More


Transport Ministry to establish passenger committees from July 1

Sri Lanka, May 21 -- The Transport Ministry has announced plans to establish passenger committees on selected bus routes, with effect from July 1, in a move aimed at empowering commuters and improving... Read More


Train services restored after elephant collision on Batticaloa line

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Train services on the Batticaloa line were temporarily disrupted last night after a wild elephant was fatally struck by a passenger train travelling from Colombo to Batticaloa. A... Read More


Harini receives death threats via email: Minister

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- An investigation has already begun over a death threat on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya via gmail, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today. Ministe... Read More


Intelligence services reveal SLPP, UNP, SJB politicians maintain direct links with underworld: Minister

India, May 20 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said intelligence services have uncovered direct political links with underworld activities and the names of such politicians will be presente... Read More