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Former MPs to support Opposition for more representation in Parliamentary Committees

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- Former Members of Parliament from the parties not represented in Parliament are to back the Opposition parties in Parliament to get more slots in various committees in the House, ... Read More


Massive earth slip obstructs upcountry railway line

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- Train services on the Colombo-Badulla mainline have been obstructed from the early hours of this morning by a massive landslide between Thalawakelle and Kotagala. A senior offici... Read More


Sri Lanka's Ishadi Amanda wins first Runner-Up at Mrs. World Pageant

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- Sri Lanka's Ishadi Amanda has made history by securing the title of First Runner-Up at the 40th Mrs. World pageant, held in Las Vegas, USA. Amanda, who was crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka... Read More


Owner of sapphire worth USD 400 million summoned to Presidential Secretariat

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The gem businessman who had been facing political threats over a special blue sapphire valued at over USD 400 million was summoned to the Presidential Secretariat for inquiries la... Read More


Another Chairman resigns

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- N.B.M. Ranatunga has reportedly resigned as the Chairman of the Board of Directors at the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA). Ranatunga had been appointed to the posit... Read More


Former CPC MD arrested over alleged misuse of Rs. 6.1 Mn

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a former Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) in connection with the alleged misuse of Rs. 6.1 million.... Read More


Fire contained at Colombo Port container

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- A fire that broke out in a container at the Bandaranaike Quay IV (BQ IV) terminal in the Port of Colombo last night has been extinguished, police said. At around 7:45 PM, smoke w... Read More


Govt. mulls closure of state institutions deemed redundant

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- The government is making a fresh approach to revive the loss-making state institutions, which includes shutting down unviable entities, listing selected institutions on the Stock ... Read More


Three killed in shooting at Galle

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- Three people were shot dead in the Panangala area of Hiniduma, Galle, last night. Police said that two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire with a T56-type firearm. The victim... Read More


'Take as much as you can count': Company offers bonus to employees

Srilanka, Jan. 31 -- A Chinese crane company has reportedly offered its employees a whopping $11 million, approximately Rs 70 crore, in year-end bonuses, with just one condition: you take home as much... Read More