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PM Harini Receives Books on Parliamentary History

Srilanka, March 19 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was presented with two books namely 'Darkness at Daybreak' by Nandasiri Jasen Thuliyana and 'Memories of 33 Years in Parliament' by Attorney... Read More


Deshabandu Remanded After Surrendering to Court

Srilanka, March 19 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who appeared before the Matara Magistrate's Court this morning (19), has been remanded until tomorrow (20). Tennakoon, wh... Read More


CAA Seizes Rs. 3.8 Million Worth of Hoarded Rice, Court Orders Confiscation

Srilanka, March 19 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has confiscated a stock of Keeri Samba rice worth over Rs. 3.8 million following a legal case against two shop officials in Colombo 12. On F... Read More


Sri Lanka's Economy Rebounds with 5% GDP Growth in 2024

Srilanka, March 19 -- The Department of Census and Statistics has reported a 5% growth in Sri Lanka's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2024, marking a significant recovery from economic setbacks in 20... Read More


German Woman to Contest Sri Lanka's LG Elections

Srilanka, March 19 -- Maria Benanza, a German national who recently acquired Sri Lankan citizenship, has deposited her nomination to contest as an independent candidate in this year's local government... Read More


Court Sets Date for Case Against Actress Damitha Abeyratne

Srilanka, March 19 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court today (19) scheduled a hearing for September 23rd regarding the case against actress Damitha Abeyratne and her husband, following charges of defraudin... Read More


Customs detect smuggled cigarettes worth over Rs. 107 Mn

Srilanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka Customs officers recently intercepted a significant shipment of illegally imported cigarettes valued at over Rs. 124 million. The confiscated contraband included 3,565 ... Read More


Flower show and sale in Narahenpita from March 18 to 30

Srilanka, March 19 -- A flower show and sale lasting ten days from March 21 to 30 organised by the National Botanical Gardens Department will be held at the Narahenpita Assistant Director's office com... Read More


Powdered milk prices to rise from April 1

Srilanka, March 19 -- The Milk Powder Importers' Association has decided to increase the price of imported milk powder from 4.7 per cent from April 1. Accordingly, a 400-gram packet will see a price h... Read More


Kidney patients to receive Rs.10,000 from April

Srilanka, March 19 -- The Government has decided to increase the monthly allowance provided to kidney patients by Rs.2,500 effective from April. This allowance will rise from Rs.7,500 to Rs.10,000. A... Read More