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Talks begin with Seychelles to repatriate fishermen from the destroyed trawler

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The Sri Lankan Ministry of Fisheries has initiated high-level diplomatic discussions to secure the return of local fishermen currently held in the Seychelles. The fishermen were ... Read More


Body found at Marine Drive, Kollupitiya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- A dead body was found at Marine Drive in Kollupitiya today, police said. According to Police, the identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed, and it is still unclear whe... Read More


Wildlife officials hunt for those who electrocuted a jumbo in Welikanda

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- In the wake of the burning an elephant to death in Mihintale, the death of another wild elephant as a result of the human-elephant conflict was reported yesterday from Welikanda. ... Read More


Mahinda says NPP efforts falling short

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The National People's Power (NPP) Government is making efforts but has so far failed to deliver results, Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said. "They are trying hard, but they ... Read More


Rishad Bathiudeen appears before Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Former Minister and Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (05) after bein... Read More


Joint opposition alliance is the key : Namal

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- A joint opposition alliance is the only viable option to change the destiny of the nation, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa said yesterday. "My father always... Read More


Trawler Owners demand action against Seychelles authorities for burning trawler

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- All Ceylon Multi-day Trawler Owners' Association has requested the International Organisations and the Sri Lankan government to hold a formal investigation of destroying a multi-d... Read More


Johnston Fernando, his youngest son arrested

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this morning (05) in connection... Read More


Business registration for cyclone-affected industries resumes

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- The Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry has announced that the registration of businesses, including export and manufacturing industries affected by Cyclone Ditwa... Read More


Magistrate seeks explanation from police over withdrawal of journalist's case

Sri Lanka, Jan. 5 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today directed the Cinnamon Gardens Police to inform court in writing whether they intend to withdraw the case filed against journali... Read More