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Yesterday's rally not aimed at promoting Namal: Harin

Colombo, Nov. 22 -- The joint opposition rally held at Nugegoda yesterday was not aimed at promoting Namal Rajapaksa but to take on the government, United National Party (UNP) Deputy General Secretary... Read More


Six dead as rescue operations at Kadugannawa landslide site ends

Colombo, Nov. 22 -- Police confirmed that rescue efforts at the Pahala Kadugannawa landslide site have now concluded, with six bodies recovered from the debris. According to reports, four individuals... Read More


President calls on Tamil, Muslim MPs to back efforts to foster unity

Colombo, Nov. 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged Tamil and Muslim opposition parties to support the Government's efforts to foster inter-community understanding and build a peaceful, i... Read More


Man found dead with injuries in three-wheeler in Maharagama

Sri Lanka, Nov. 22 -- The body of a 57-year-old man was discovered last night (21) in a three-wheeler near the 4th lane of Gammana Road in the Maharagama Police Division. The police acted on a tip-of... Read More


Govt. at snail's pace in project implementation

Colombo, Nov. 22 -- Only five out of 79 government construction projects, earmarked to be completed in 2025, have been completed and handed over, Sri Lanka Builders' Association Chairman Susantha Liya... Read More


Compensation raised to Rs.10,000 for coconut trees cut down in Matara

Colombo, Nov. 22 -- The Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) has announced an increase in the compensation paid for coconut trees cut down in the Matara District due to the rapid spread of the coconut root... Read More


Warrant issued against team manager in LPL match-fixing investigation

Colombo, Nov. 22 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday ordered the issuance of a warrant against a Pakistani national who served as the manager of the Dambulla Thunders cricket te... Read More


Met Dept. issues advisory for severe lightning

Colombo, Nov. 22 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory warning of severe lightning in several provinces and districts, effective from 12.00 noon today (22) until 11.30 p.m. Ac... Read More


Tourism bureau acts against social media posts damaging Sri Lanka's image

Colombo, Nov. 22 -- The Tourism Promotion Bureau has confirmed that it is monitoring social media posts by foreign tourists that could negatively affect Sri Lanka's reputation. Chairman Buddhika Hewa... Read More


Leading Indian businessman chooses Sri Lanka for son's grand wedding

Colombo, Nov. 22 -- A prominent Indian businessman, Mohan Suresh, has selected Sri Lanka as the destination for the wedding of his son, Jahraan Suresh, marking a significant boost to the country's tou... Read More