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All controversial matters in PTA amended in new Bill: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Government has amended all the controversial matters existing in the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act such as the definition of the word "terrorism" when th... Read More


BASL to brief MPs on failure to fill judges' vacancies in SC and AC

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- A delegation of Bar Association Members will brief MPs on the failure to fill the existing judges' vacancies in the Supreme Court and the Appeal Court, Opposition Leader Sajith P... Read More


Sri Lankan refugees in India allowed to return: Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Cabinet has decided to allow Sri Lankan refugees to be domiciled in India to return to the island without any obstacles, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parl... Read More


Seat belt law to be strictly enforced on expressways from September 19

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Police have warned that the requirement for all passengers travelling in vehicles on Sri Lanka's expressways to wear seat belts will be strictly enforced from September 19. Addr... Read More


22 illegal structures demolished along Ahangama beach strip

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Authorities demolished at least 22 unauthorized structures, including several beachside restaurants and cafes, along the Ahangama beach strip yesterday. Police said the demoliti... Read More


Passenger drones could cost US$20-30 per trip from BIA to Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Tourists arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport could potentially travel to hotels in Colombo by passenger drone for an estimated fare of US$20-30 per trip under a propos... Read More


El Nino, Middle East crisis set to push food prices higher

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- In the wake of the El Nino weather phenomenon affecting global agriculture and the Middle East crisis creating hurdles for shipping and trade, prices of imported food items, incl... Read More


GMOA calls for immediate revision of health sector cadre

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has called for an immediate revision of the approved cadre of doctors and other health workers, warning that delays could thre... Read More


Man arrested over alleged LTTE camp hoax

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) for allegedly spreading false and unverified information claiming that an LTTE training camp was... Read More


19-year-old arrested over Rs. 10.4 mn 'Undiyal' transaction

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- A 19-year-old man has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under the provisions of the Money Laundering Act following the seizure of more than Rs. 10.4 mi... Read More