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President congratulates Nepal's first woman interim Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his congratulations to Sushila Karki on her appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government. "I convey my warmes... Read More


South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- New Zealand suffered their biggest defeat in history as they were beaten 43-10 by South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington. World champions South Africa produced a ... Read More


Ex-soldier suspected in four murders arrested

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- A former army soldier suspected of involvement in four murders, including the killing of a former prison officer in Bandaragama and the shooting of two youths in Borella, has be... Read More


Opposition may take legal action against Deputy Ministers under Public Properties Act: Dayasiri

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The Opposition in Parliament is contemplating taking legal action against Deputy Ministers under the Public Properties Act for using perks such as staff payments allowance, Oppo... Read More


Former Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa further remanded

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Former Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa was today ordered to be further remanded till September 19 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama. President's Counsel Anuja Prem... Read More


Govt spends nearly Rs. 500 Mn on ex-Presidents, widows since 2017

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The government has revealed that a total of Rs. 491.2 million (Rs. 491,203,422) has been spent on expenses for former presidents and their widows from 2017 to the first six mont... Read More


Ex-team selector Pramodya over the moon

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Sri Lanka step into the 2025 Asia Cup with a sense of genuine optimism and memories of 2022, when the islanders stunned the cricketing world to lift the trophy. Former chairman ... Read More


New policy could halt dog sterilisation, lead to mass culling: AWC warns

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has raised concerns that the Health Ministry, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), is formulating a policy to implement ... Read More


'I will move in two months' time'- CBK

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- In the wake of the enactment of the Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Act, former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga who governed between 1994 and 2005, said that she ... Read More


Sujeewa Senasinghe withdraws notice for Israel-Sri Lanka friendship association

Sri Lanka, Sept. 12 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Sujeewa Senasinghe has withdrawn a letter convening the inaugural meeting of a proposed Sri Lanka-Israel Parliamentary Friendship As... Read More