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No Plans to Acquire Land in North and East - PM

Srilanka, May 24 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government has no intention of acquiring the lands owned by the people of the Northern and Eastern provinces and that the aim ... Read More


Final Rites of Malani Fonseka with State Honours

Srilanka, May 24 -- The final rites of the late veteran actress Malani Fonseka, affectionately known as the Queen of Hela Cinema, will be conducted with state honours at Independence Square in Colombo... Read More


EC tells parties, groups to hurry up naming LG councillors before June 2

Srilanka, May 23 -- The Election Commission has requested all parties and independent groups to promptly provide information on members elected to Local Government bodies from the recently concluded L... Read More


Sufficient salt stocks have now arrived, no cause for panic - Minister

Srilanka, May 23 -- Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti told Parliament that the crisis over a salt shortage in the country has now been resolved. Speaking in Parliam... Read More


Showers, Thundershowers and Strong Winds Expected Across Multiple Provinces

Srilanka, May 23 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur... Read More


Anudi Makes It to the Prestigious Final 20 in Miss World

Srilanka, May 23 -- Anudi Gunasekara has made a historic mark for Sri Lanka by advancing to the final 20 out of 107 contestants in the Head-to-Head Challenge category at the 72nd Miss World pageant, c... Read More


Prime Minister Meets with US Ambassador and USAID Delegation

Srilanka, May 23 -- The Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, held a meeting yesterday(22) at the Parliament with H.E. Ms. Julie J. Chung, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, and Ms. Maureen ... Read More


Twelve Hour Water Cut in Colombo and Suburbs on Sunday

Srilanka, May 23 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 12-hour water cut on Sunday, May 25, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., due to essential maintenance work at the Amba... Read More


Speaker Appoints Committee to Probe Against MP Dayasiri

Srilanka, May 23 -- Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has appointed a three-member parliamentary committee to investigate and report on a complaint regarding the conduct of MP Dayasiri Jayasekara. Announc... Read More


Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake Arrested

Srilanka, May 23 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has reportedly been arrested in Thimbirigasyaya in connection with an ongoing investigation involving a gold-plated T-56 firearm. The arrest fo... Read More