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Top scholarship exam performers felicitated

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Top performers of the recent Grade V scholarship examination were felicitation under the patronage of one of Sri Lanka's senior scholarship educators, Dr. Hayeshika Fernando on Oc... Read More


Buy now, think later: Why Sri Lankans fall for the sale of the century every year

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- "This year, I'm just browsing," we tell ourselves. And yet, by midnight on November 10th, screens glow across Sri Lanka. Daraz tabs open. Credit card in hand. KOKO payment plan r... Read More


Only 38.7% Sri Lankans believe government can curb corruption: Survey

Colombo, Nov. 1 -- Only 38. 7 per cent of Sri Lankan people believe that the current government will be effective in addressing corruption, a report of a survey has revealed. Sri Lanka Barometer (SLB... Read More


Gnanasara Thera supports hijab but opposes niqab and burqa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), stated that Muslim women should be allowed to access health services while wearing the hijab, but o... Read More


Government to amend Employees' Provident Fund Bill

Colombo, Nov. 1 -- The government is to amend the Employees' Provident Fund(EPF) Bill, a statement from the Labour Ministry said. The amendment will focus on providing more benefits to workers and s... Read More


Motorcycle used for Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman's murder recovered

Colombo, Nov. 1 -- The motorcycle used by the gunmen in the killing of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara has been recovered while abandoned in a forest in Buttala. The Cr... Read More


Woman arrested for obstructing police duties as shown on viral video

Colombo, Nov. 1 -- A woman who was seen arguing with the traffic police while obstructing their duties, as shown in a viral video on social media, has been arrested. Police said a video had gone vira... Read More


Six arrested with local multi-day trawler for alleged narcotic smuggling

Colombo, Nov. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Navy arrested six suspects along with a local multi-day trawler suspected of smuggling narcotics on the high seas off the western coast of the island. The arrest was ... Read More


CBK packing up to leave her official residence

Colombo, Nov. 1 -- Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunge will vacate her official residence at Independence Avenue Colombo within the next few days, the former President's media unit sai... Read More


45 rounds of live ammunition found in cinnamon estate at Udugama

Colombo, Nov. 1 -- Some 45 rounds of live ammunition for T-56 rifles were recovered while abandoned in a cinnamon estate in Aluthwatte in Udugama this afternoon. They were concealed in a parcel under... Read More