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Complaint lodged with Bribery Commission over 18 CPSTL TU members: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A complaint was lodged with the Bribery Commission over an illegal payment of Rs. 1,067,000 to 18 trade union members of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd., (CPSTL) as s... Read More


FIFA World Cup 2026: Who's In, Who's Out, and Who Can Still Make It?

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- With the latest round of matches, 42 of the 48 spots are now filled. Here's the full breakdown by region: Co-hosts: Canada, Mexico, USA AFC: Australia, IR Iran, Japan, Jordan,... Read More


Order for LECO Chairman's vehicle cancelled: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The order placed for a vehicle for the Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) Chairman has been cancelled and an inquiry has been launched into the order of the vehicle, Power and Ener... Read More


NPP's Tangalle UC budget defeated

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The inaugural budget of the Tangalle Urban Council, which is under the control of the National People's Power (NPP), has been defeated. The vote saw nine members in favour of th... Read More


UNICEF's "Little Amaya - See Me, Hear Me" exhibit opens at Lotus Tower

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Sri Lanka marked World Children's Day and the anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child with the official opening of Little Amaya - See Me, Hear Me, an immersive, ... Read More


Sajith wants MPs protected from snakes in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged Speaker Jagath Wickremerathna to ensure that Members of Parliament are protected from snakes that enter Parliament. The Opposition... Read More


Helmsman who was on his phone when South Korea ferry ran aground, arrested

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A special traffic plan has been implemented for the opposition rally scheduled at the Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda tomorrow. Police said the measures aim to en... Read More


Severe Triphosha shortage reported in maternity and children's hospitals

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- A severe shortage of Triphosha has been reported in many maternity and children's hospitals across the country, Federation of Medical and Civil Rights Doctors' Trade Unions Chair... Read More


Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- Technology giant Meta on Thursday began sending thousands of young Australians a two-week warning to downland their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Ins... Read More


Expert calls for greater digital integration at IRD and Tax Appeals Commission

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- In line with the government's robust commitment towards digitalisation, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) can conduct interviews and administrative tax reviews online to save t... Read More