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Can NPP secure 6 Million votes at a referendum?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The determination on the Bill by the Supreme Court would be directly conveyed to the Speaker of Parliament within three weeks after its consideration, and the Speaker in turn wou... Read More


Asset Declarations: What is the Right to Know if there is No Right to Speak?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The proposed amendment takes away a critical element of the right to know about asset accumulation by public officials. It takes away the right to speak about what is found out. ... Read More


Foreign tourist gets sex invitations under hotel door

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Three Sri lankan men were arrested by the Unawatuna Tourist Police after allegedly slipping written invitations under the room door of a 63-year-old Australian woman' inviting he... Read More


Wildlife Department hunts suspect over alleged Yala poaching

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The Department of Wildlife Conservation has launched a probe to apprehend a man allegedly involved in poaching inside Block V of Yala National Park, after a video capturing the i... Read More


AG tells SC 22nd Amendment does not require referendum

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The Attorney General yesterday informed the Supreme Court that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution does not seek to amend any of the entrenched provisions specified i... Read More


Vehicle prices increase by millions

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Vehicle prices in Sri Lanka have begun increasing sharply, with some popular models seeing increases of up to Rs. 4.5 million, following the Government's decision to extend a 50%... Read More


SC commences hearing petitions on Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The Supreme Court a short while ago commenced its hearing into 14 Special Determination petition filed challenging the Constitutionality of the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill. ... Read More


5,000 solar technicians needed annually to meet 2030 renewable energy target: PUCSL

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Sri Lanka needs to produce around 5,000 qualified solar power technicians annually to support the installation of approximately 600 megawatts of solar power capacity each year an... Read More


BIA welcomes travellers with authentic Ceylon Tea

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has been promoting Sri Lanka's renowned Ceylon Tea as part of its efforts to offer travellers a warm and authentic Sri Lankan welcome. A... Read More


Government ready to face referendum if required: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa reiterated that the Government would hold a referendum if the Supreme Court rules that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitutio... Read More