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Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- More than 100,000 protesters marched through central London on Saturday, carrying flags of England and Britain and scuffling with police in one of the UK's biggest right-wing de... Read More


President to leave US and Japan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will leave for the United States on 22 September to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During his visit, he is expected to ho... Read More


School disaster risk index launched to strengthen resilience

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Disaster Management Centre (DMC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has released the first version of the School Disaster Risk Index, a comprehensive tool des... Read More


5.8 Earthquake Jolts Assam's Guwahati, Tremors Felt In North Bengal, Bhutan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Assam's Guwahati at 4:41 pm, with tremors felt as far as North Bengal and neighbouring Bhutan. Its epicentre was in Udalguri district, the offi... Read More


All leaders must unite to safeguard country's future: Vajira Abeywardane

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Former MP Vajira Abeywardane has urged all political leaders in Sri Lanka to come together on one stage to safeguard the country's future and prevent the younger generation from... Read More


Boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- British boxing legend Ricky Hatton has died aged 46, just weeks after announcing his return to the ring. The former world champion was found dead at his home in Greater Manches... Read More


Lack of evidence leads to acquittal in Swiss national murder

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Tangalle High Court acquitted an accused in the murder case of Swiss national Hans Radeloff, who was found dead at his home in Seenimodara in 2004. The Attorney General had... Read More


Gemunu warns of potential islandwide bus strike over Government policies on buses

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) has expressed strong criticism of the current government, accusing it of taking "continuous revenge" against private bus operat... Read More


Rare ladybird recorded in the UK for the first time

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- A "new" ladybird species has been recorded in the UK for the first time following the hot weather over the summer. Prof Russell Wynn, director of Wild New Forest, said the Litt... Read More


Bus crews on coastal line still using drugs, Gemunu says

Sri Lanka, Sept. 14 -- Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) President Gemunu Wijeratne has alleged that not only drivers but also conductors are still using drugs while on duty, particularly ... Read More