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Frontline soldiers sanctioned, LTTE combatants pardoned: Gen. Silva questions Western sanctions

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Former Sri Lanka Army Commander and Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva has criticised sanctions imposed on him by Western governments, claiming that he is not a war c... Read More


Cancer patients in limbo as vital treatment disrupted

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Cancer patients awaiting radiation therapy are facing further delays as the CT simulation service required for treatment planning at a major cancer hospital has reportedly not be... Read More


Uproar in Parliament after Leader of the House makes remark

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Parliament descended into an uproar a while ago after Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told the Minister to construct a home for destitute opposition politicians. Opposition ... Read More


Namal can't be compared to a beggar: Herath hits back at Gammanpila

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath who briefed the Cabinet weekly briefing today rejected former MP Udaya Gammanpila's comparison of the alleged payment received by SLPP National Or... Read More


Nawalapitiya-Badulla train services to resume by December

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Engineers overseeing the restoration of the railway line between Great Western and Nanuoya railway stations expect to complete the reconstruction work by December this year, pavi... Read More


Child's consent more important than 'Good Touch, Bad Touch', Child Rights Advocate says

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Child rights advocate Tushara Wickramanayaka has stressed that a child's consent is more important than simply categorising physical contact as "good touch" or "bad touch", calli... Read More


Vehicle number plate backlog to be cleared within six months

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Department of Motor Traffic expects to clear the remaining backlog and provide new number plates within seven days after the next six months, newly appointed Commissioner Gen... Read More


A five year plan to fully digitalise education systems already in force: PM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- A five year plan to fully digitalise the education system, including administrative matters, is already in force, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today. She s... Read More


Construction of apartment complexes for plantation community considered: PM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Construction of apartment complexes for the plantation community is being considered, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today. Responding to a question raised b... Read More


Banks have been asked to equip their ATMs with voice guidance, Braille keyboards

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Banks have been asked to equip their ATMs with voice guidance and Braille keyboards for the convenience of physically challenged persons, Deputy Minister U.D.N. Jayaweera told Pa... Read More