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'No degree certificate in Namal's Law College file?' Minister raises concern over media reports

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Responding to reports circulating on websites and social media, State Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today (19) raised concerns in Parliament regarding Namal Rajapaksa's admission to... Read More


Chief prelate meets Namal at SLPP headquarters over Trincomalee temple incident

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Chief Prelate of the Eastern Thamankaduwa Amarapura Maha Nikaya Division and Chief Incumbent of the Welgama Rajamaha Vihara, Venerable Ampitiye Seelawansathissa Thero, met MP Nam... Read More


Police clarify video on social media platforms, about a Buddha statue in a Dhamma School

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Police have issued a statement of clarification regarding a video circulating on social media platforms, showing a tensed situation and a commotion that has taken place durin... Read More


NMRA fixes prices for 350 different medicines

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Chairman Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama said enabling the public to obtain medicines at reasonable prices through the setting of controlle... Read More


Tense situation over Buddha statue diffused

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A tense situation was reported to the Police over a possible act of sabotage to a Buddha statue that has been placed at a Dhamma School in the Sambudda Jayanthi Temple in Trincom... Read More


Govt obtains financial assistance of US$ 300 Mn from ADB

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) had discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilise US$ 300 million under the following Policy Based Loans (PBLs) and the Investm... Read More


Support continued maintenance of economic stability - President tells GMOA

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A discussion between the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was held yesterday (17) at the Presidential Secretariat, following... Read More


NLB suffered Rs. 33 Mn loss due to political interference - Chairman

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Political interference over the past 10 years has caused the National Lotteries Board (NLB) a loss of nearly Rs. 33 million, NLB Chairman M.D.C.A. Perera said yesterday. The Cha... Read More


Heavy rains up to 100mm in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The low pressure area over the island continues to persist and cloudy skies can be expected over most parts of the island. Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in North... Read More


Polgolla and Deduru Oya reservoirs spill water, downstream residents warned

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Irrigation Department has announced that two sluice gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir have been opened by one foot each in response to ongoing heavy rainfall. This release wi... Read More