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Election Commission revises district seat allocation: Colombo gets 19 seats

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The number of parliamentary seats allocated to the Colombo District has increased from 18 to 19, while the allocation for the Badulla District has decreased from nine to eight, ac... Read More


Verdict in Sampath Manamperi rice lorry robbery case scheduled for November 13

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Colombo High Court Judge Rashantha Godawela today fixed November 13 to deliver the verdict in the case filed against Sampath Manamperi and several others over the alleged robbery ... Read More


Blaze hits University of Kelaniya women's hostel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A fire broke out in a room at a women's hostel of the University of Kelaniya this morning (03), destroying all the personal belongings of the students residing there. The fire er... Read More


Supermarkets collecting polythene bag levies without environmental benefits, SC told

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Centre for Environmental Justice today moved the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to formulate a mechanism to establish a government-administered levy ... Read More


Government clarifies TIN requirement

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera said people could continue their economic activities without a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Addressing Parlia... Read More


Krrish case: Namal released on bail

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and former Krrish Company Director Janaki Siriwardena, who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIA... Read More


Culinary skills vital to strengthening tourism industry: Herath

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Investing in people and developing professional skills are essential to strengthening Sri Lanka's tourism industry and creating better employment opportunities for young people, F... Read More


EU agrees to fund four-year project to promote sustainable trade with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The European Union has agreed to support a four-year project aimed at strengthening sustainable trade relations between Sri Lanka and the EU, the Government announced. The projec... Read More


DMT introduces appointment system for all same-day services

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has introduced a prior appointment system for all same-day services provided at its Narahenpita head office, effective from November 2. Comm... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs. 700 million project to develop Hamilton Canal as tourist attraction

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Cabinet has approved a Rs. 700 million project to develop the Hamilton Canal and surrounding aquatic environment as a tourist attraction. The project aims to promote nature-b... Read More