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Did Shiranthi Rajapaksa leave country after FCID summons?

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa left the country earlier today despite being summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Divisio... Read More


'We are not afraid and will not flee': Gnanasara Thera

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, who appeared before the Colombo High Court today, said he would surrender to the court and abide by t... Read More


Widespread rain expected across Sri Lanka over next 10 days

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Widespread rainfall is expected across the island over the next 10 days, while preparations should be made to face possible heavy rain, landslides and floods, the Meteorology De... Read More


Polgolla Reservoir to be emptied for repairs from Sept. 25

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The Polgolla Reservoir will be emptied for about two and a half days from midnight on September 25 to facilitate urgent repairs to its gates, the Water Management Secretariat sa... Read More


'Positive sign for Indian investments in Colombo Port City'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Positive talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS summit could make a positive symbolic gesture to ease concerns surro... Read More


All Opposition parties to meet tomorrow for discussion on launching a common struggle to save democracy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- All opposition political parties are to meet tomorrow in Colombo for a discussion on launching a common struggle to safeguard democracy, Convenor Joint Opposition Professor G.L.... Read More


Govt. has made no decision to reintroduce the death penalty

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Amid renewed calls to reintroduce the death penalty for organised crime in the wake of continuing shooting incidents, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that t... Read More


Turkish Airlines to probe damage to Rumesh Tharanga's equipment

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Sri Lankan civil aviation authorities have sought an explanation from Turkish Airlines over damage reportedly caused to the sports equipment of world champion javelin thrower Ru... Read More


High Court bail for drug cases involving less than 100g

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- The Government is taking steps to amend the law to once again allow suspects arrested with less than 100 grams of drugs (gross) to seek bail from the High Court, Minister of Jus... Read More


Nalinda responds to President's coriander remark

Sri Lanka, Sept. 16 -- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today clarified remarks by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that drew criticism from the Opposition, saying the President was referring t... Read More