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Champika Ranawaka cautions against Sri Lanka becoming part of geopolitical counter-alliance

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- United Republican Front (URF) leader Patali Champika Ranawaka, speaking at a public discussion on his latest book, 'Ekata Getuma', cautioned that several geopolitical alliances h... Read More


President announces Rs. 41 Billion fuel subsidy for three months

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today that the Government will allocate Rs. 41 billion to provide fuel subsidy over the next three months. Speaking at a public rall... Read More


Sri Lanka among top 10 fastest-improving tourism destinations

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top 10 countries in the world for the fastest improvement in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) between 2024 and 2026, according ... Read More


NMSJ urges lawmakers to avoid conflict of interest in proposed 22A

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- The National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) has urged lawmakers to carefully reconsider the proposed extension of the terms of judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal... Read More


Two killed in Beddagama shooting

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- Two people have been killed in a shooting incident reported in the Halpethota area of the Beddagama Police Division this morning, police said. According to preliminary informati... Read More


Sri Lanka explores hosting Miss Universe Pageant

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has held discussions on the possibility of Sri Lanka hosting the Miss Universe pageant, highlighting the potential benefits for the country's tour... Read More


Seven injured in gas cylinder explosion at Polonnaruwa Nephrology Hospital

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- At least seven employees were injured and admitted to the Polonnaruwa General Hospital following a gas cylinder explosion in the kitchen of the Polonnaruwa National Nephrology H... Read More


22nd Amendment to the Constitution: Arguments for and against

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- A central issue in the debate over Sri Lanka's proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has been the retirement age and tenure of Superior Court judges, with arguments focusi... Read More


High waves, sea inundation warning issued for Southern coastal areas

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- The Meteorology Department has issued a warning about high waves and possible seawater inundation in nearshorareas stretching from Beruwala to Matara via Galle. According to th... Read More


Only fractional division in government over 22A - Bimal admits

Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- For the first time, Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake admitted in Parliament yesterday that, though the government has always maintained a unified approach, there was a fract... Read More