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We are ending the era of destructive political practices - President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the current Government has put an end to the political culture of granting privileges to ministers and parliamentarians. He highlig... Read More


UNP won't join forces with SJB as long as Ranil is its leader - Dilum

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Sarvajana Balaya National Organiser Dilum Amunugama expressed scepticism about the success of discussions between the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (... Read More


LG polls likely in April - Bimal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake said that it is expected that the Election Commission will take steps to hold the Local Government (LG) po... Read More


SC concludes hearing into Local Authorities Elections Bill

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Supreme Court yesterday concluded the arguments put forward in support and against the 'Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill'. Four (4) Special Determination... Read More


Turbulent weather patterns in North may decrease AQI in several cities

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Air Quality Index (AQI) across major urban areas in Sri Lanka showed moderate levels, with Nuwara Eliya being the only city maintaining good air quality. Due to current weat... Read More


Gazette allowing vehicle imports issued

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued regarding the importation of vehicles by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Finance, Planning and Economi... Read More


Rainy conditions expected to enhance

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- From today, the rainy condition is expected to temporarily enhance over Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva, Southern, and Central provinces for the next few days. Showers or ... Read More


Mango Auctioned for Rs. 246,000 in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- At the annual mango festival organized by the Puthur Kalamati Aladi Murugan Kovil in Jaffna, a mango offered as a sacrificial gift to the gods was sold for an astonishing Rs. 246... Read More


New Chairmen appointed for several Parliamentary Committees

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The first sessions of three pivotal parliamentary committees for the Tenth Parliament convened last week, marking the election of their new leadership. On January 23, the Commit... Read More


Court of Appeal to Hear Sirisena's Petition on Easter Sunday Attacks Summons

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Court of Appeal has decided to hear the writ petition filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena, seeking to quash the summons issued to him regarding the Easter Sunday t... Read More