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Saudi execution of Bangladeshi couple sparks global outrage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- A major row has erupted over the execution of two Bangladeshi nationals, a man and a woman, in Saudi Arabia on October 14. Saudi Arabia's interior ministry said they were executed... Read More


Mechanism needed to address changing electoral landscape shaped by social media, AI: PAFFREL

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- People's Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Executive Director Rohana Hettiarachchi has called for strong dialogue among all stakeholders to address the changing elector... Read More


Government open for discussion on Terrorism Bill: Bimal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Amid concerns raised by local and international organisations over the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill (PSTB), Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake said yester... Read More


Importers, traders called for talks to prevent market shortages

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Government has taken steps to ensure an uninterrupted supply of essential goods to the local market during the upcoming festive season and prevent possible shortages, Trade Mi... Read More


No documents missing from 323-container probe, Minister insists

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara dismissed claims that the committee report on the controversial 323 containers had gone missing, insisting that all relevant documents and re... Read More


No increase in school transport fares despite diesel price hike

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- School transport operators will not increase fares despite the recent rise in diesel prices, the All-Island School Children Transportation Association has assured parents. Associ... Read More


Sri Lanka has world's most expensive cigarettes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka has the most expensive cigarettes in the world when measured against purchasing power parity (PPP), according to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) data cited in... Read More


Three-wheeler drivers seek Rs. 10 fare hike

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The National Joint Three-Wheeler Drivers and Industrial Workers' Association has proposed increasing three-wheeler fares following the latest fuel price hike, its General Secretar... Read More


Elephant found dead with left tusk removed in Kahatagasdigiliya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The body of an elephant, believed to have died about a week ago, was found with its left tusk removed in a forest area near the Kayagollewa Tank in Kahatagasdigiliya, the Departme... Read More


Sri Lanka braces for possible food crisis due to El Nino

Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- Sri Lanka is evolving plans to avoid any food shortage because of El Nino's climate impact, mainly in the countries which are source markets for imports, an official said. Sri La... Read More