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Very happy if BASL issues statement on Wijeyadasa or his son: Chathuranga

SriLanka, July 27 -- Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said he would be "very happy" to see the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) issue a statement regarding former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa ... Read More


Former State Minister Shantha Bandara's son granted bail

SriLanka, July 27 -- Five suspects, including Anuda Janadith Bandara, the son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara, have been granted bail by the Fort Magistrate's Court in connection with the all... Read More


Horana tuition centre owner arrested with crystal meth

SriLanka, July 27 -- The owner of a private tuition centre in Horana has been arrested for allegedly possessing the narcotic drug known as "Ice" (crystal methamphetamine), police said. The suspect, a... Read More


Rupee weakens slightly against US Dollar

SriLanka, July 27 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (27), according to the latest exchange rates released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The buying rate of t... Read More


Sri Lanka's underworld violence escalates

SriLanka, July 27 -- Sri Lanka has recorded 22 shooting incidents so far this year, leaving 15 people dead and 12 others injured. Nearly half of these incidents, 10 in total, were reported within the ... Read More


Sajith denies political deal with BASL President

SriLanka, July 27 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday denied the allegation made by National People's Power (NPP) MP Asitha Niroshana that Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Raj... Read More


Police recommend removing Kavadi dance from Devinuwara Perahera over security concerns

Srilanka, July 26 -- Police have recommended removing the traditional Kavadi dance performance from the upcoming procession of the historic Sri Utpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya in Devinuwara, citi... Read More


Rainfall expected to increase in southwest from July 28: Met Dept

Srilanka, July 26 -- The Meteorology Department has forecast a slight increase in rainfall in the south-western parts of Sri Lanka over the next few days from July 28. Issuing its general weather for... Read More


No closure of Sri Vijaya Dhamma School in Saudi Arabia

Srilanka, July 26 -- A clarification has been issued rejecting claims that the Sri Vijaya Buddhist Dhamma School in Riyadh was closed on the instructions of Sri Lanka's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ami... Read More


Referendum needed on Supreme Court judges' tenure: Namal

Srilanka, July 26 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa said any proposal to extend the tenure of Supreme Court judges should be decided by the people through... Read More