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Opposition holds protest near Parliamentary Complex

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Opposition is currently holding a protest at Polduwa Junction near the Parliamentary Complex. The protest is being held against the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitut... Read More


Habib Rifan sworn in as MP

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Habib Rifan was sworn in as a National List Member of Parliament representing the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) before Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today. Published by HT Di... Read More


Security tightened around Parliament amid 22nd Amendment debate

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Security has been tightened in and around the Parliamentary complex as Parliament debates the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution today. A heavy police presence was observed at... Read More


Parliamentary debate on 22nd Amendment begins

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The two-day parliamentary debate on the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution commenced a short while ago. Parliament is scheduled to continue the debate tomorrow, with t... Read More


Bill on dog registration and rabies elimination presented in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A Bill titled the "Elimination of Rabies and Registration of Dogs" was presented to Parliament today by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Gove... Read More


Judges will have option of retiring early despite new retirement age: Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Judges will have the option of retiring early with their full pensions despite the new retirement age, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today. He said ... Read More


Police uncover real story behind viral 'extortion' video

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Pettah Police have launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media that was widely shared as an alleged extortion incident in the Maradana-Panchikawatta area.... Read More


Flood warning for Kuda Ganga extended by 48 hours

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued for the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu River for a further 48 hours. The department said the warning, which wa... Read More


Dambulla tourist hotel fined Rs. 500,000 for overcharging on bottled water

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A tourist hotel in Dambulla was fined Rs. 500,000 after being found guilty of selling a bottle of drinking water marked at Rs. 100 for Rs. 300, the Consumer Affairs Authority (C... Read More


Transport medical tokens go online today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A free online token system for obtaining Transport Medical Certificates will be introduced today (24), the National Institute of Transport Medicine said. The official ceremony ... Read More