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Bill on dog registration and rabies elimination presented in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A Bill titled the "Elimination of Rabies and Registration of Dogs" was presented to Parliament today by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Gove... Read More


Judges will have option of retiring early despite new retirement age: Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Judges will have the option of retiring early with their full pensions despite the new retirement age, Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today. He said ... Read More


Police uncover real story behind viral 'extortion' video

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Pettah Police have launched an investigation into a video circulating on social media that was widely shared as an alleged extortion incident in the Maradana-Panchikawatta area.... Read More


Flood warning for Kuda Ganga extended by 48 hours

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning issued for the Kuda Ganga sub-basin of the Kalu River for a further 48 hours. The department said the warning, which wa... Read More


Dambulla tourist hotel fined Rs. 500,000 for overcharging on bottled water

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A tourist hotel in Dambulla was fined Rs. 500,000 after being found guilty of selling a bottle of drinking water marked at Rs. 100 for Rs. 300, the Consumer Affairs Authority (C... Read More


Transport medical tokens go online today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- A free online token system for obtaining Transport Medical Certificates will be introduced today (24), the National Institute of Transport Medicine said. The official ceremony ... Read More


Piumi Hansamali withdraws writ petition challenging CID probe

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Sri Lankan model, actress and beauty entrepreneur Piumi Hansamali today withdrew her writ petition filed before the Court of Appeal challenging the legality of investigations co... Read More


Former Krrish Group Director Janaki Siriwardena arrested

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Former Krrish Group Director Janaki Siriwardena has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). She was arrested over allegati... Read More


NPP unity will be clear in 22nd Amendment vote: Harini

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the unity of the National People's Power (NPP) parliamentary group would be clearly demonstrated during tomorrow evening's vote on the 22n... Read More


Urgent treatment begins for 'Kavantissa' elephant in Galgamuwa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Urgent veterinary treatment has commenced for 'Kavantissa', the elephant roaming in the Galgamuwa area, following an operation carried out by a special team of the Department of... Read More