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Parliament Approves Seven Sectoral Oversight Committees

Srilanka, March 18 -- Parliament has approved the establishment of seven Sectoral Oversight Committees for the Tenth Parliament, with chairmanships allocated between the Government and the Opposition.... Read More


Arrest Warrants Issued for Two Suspects in Triple Murder Case

Srilanka, March 18 -- Walasmulla Magistrate and Additional District Judge Navoda Koku Hennadige issued arrest warrants today (18) for two suspects, "Thembili Lahiru" and "Backo Saman," who are current... Read More


Former Army Major Arrested for Abusing Hospital Staff in Nuwara Eliya

Srilanka, March 18 -- A former army major was arrested today (18) after allegedly behaving in a disorderly manner and verbally abusing hospital staff at the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital, acc... Read More


Sri Lanka Celebrates World Recycling Day with Focus on Sustainable Practices

Srilanka, March 18 -- Sri Lanka marked the 2025 International Recycling Day at the Ministry of Environment today (18), with the theme "Recycling Heroes," which recognizes the contributions of individu... Read More


Speaker Announces Committee to Review Legal Basis for Parliamentary Recommendations

Srilanka, March 18 -- Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced yesterday(17) the formation of a five-member committee tasked with reviewing the legal framework for implementing the recommendations o... Read More


Showers and Misty Conditions Expected in Several Provinces

Srilanka, March 17 -- Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa, Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places i... Read More


Court of Appeal to Rule Today on Deshabandu's Arrest Order

Srilanka, March 17 -- The Court of Appeal is set to deliver its order today (17) on whether to issue an interim injunction suspending the Matara Magistrate's Court directive to arrest Deshabandu Tenna... Read More


Gunfire Targets House in Midigama

Srilanka, March 17 -- A shooting incident was reported early this morning (17) at a house in the Pathegama area of Midigama. According to police, multiple shots were fired at the front window and wal... Read More


Samudra Devi Train Breakdown Causes Delays on Coastal Line

Srilanka, March 17 -- The Samudra Devi train traveling from Galle to Maradana encountered a technical fault at Panadura, causing disruptions on the coastal railway line. As a result, the Railway Depa... Read More


GCE O/L Examination Begins Today

Srilanka, March 17 -- The 2024 General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level Examination commences today (17) across 3,663 centers islandwide. According to the Department of Examinations, a t... Read More