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Firm fined over rice, expired glucose

SriLanka, Sept. 13 -- A Colombo based company has been fined Rs. 200,000 after pleading guilty to charges involving the alleged alteration of original prices on basmati rice packets and the storage of... Read More


How do American sanctions on Iran affect Sri Lanka?

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- The Trump administration's handling of the conflict with Iran has an apt local simile: That is how Sri Lanka plays cricket these days. Both reveal neither strategy nor conviction... Read More


The Indian Defence Minister's visit -- what happened in-between

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- On September 8, Indian Defence Minister Ranjith Singh arrived in Colombo. It was the first visit of an Indian Defence Minister to our country in 38 years. It is also the first vi... Read More


Police Must Follow Their Own Instructions

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- Recent reports of motorists being fined despite apparently complying with the law do little to enhance the image of the Police Force. They also raise questions about whether circ... Read More


Govt. accepts responsibility for students with disabilities: PM

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- Building a respectful education system that treats everyone equally is a fundamental objective of the Government, while it has also accepted the responsibility of ensuring a bett... Read More


"NPP government attempting to capture the judiciary and 88/89 era will repeat again" - Archuna

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- Opposition Parliamentarian from the Jaffna District, Archuna Ramanathan today warned that the country will once again face the dark era of 88/89 in 2029 as the NPP was attempting... Read More


"I see you from the iron bars of prison. You all are my strength"- Namal tells supporters

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, currently in remand custody, said the challenges he was facing would make him stronger rather than break him. In a message... Read More


"Fathers should have advised their sons not to steal; what can I do if they are caught?" - President

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said claims of political revenge and attempts to gain public sympathy would not deter the Government from taking legal action against those acc... Read More


No revenge, but wrongdoers will face justice: President

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said there would be no compromise or leniency towards organised criminal networks and the illegal drug trade, stressing that the government was... Read More


Mahinda joins SLPP's 'Janasatana' rally in Anuradhapura

Srilanka, Sept. 12 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa joined the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna's (SLPP) "Janasatana" public rally in Anuradhapura today (12), as the party stepped up its political act... Read More