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Harsha defends HSBC CEO's comment on Sri Lanka's oil purchase

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva yesterday referred to Daily Mirror report published under the title 'CPC rejects US dollars 286 per barrel claim, threatens legal... Read More


Tehran vows swift response after US seizes Iranian-flagged vessel

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The US says it has attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel it said had tried to evade its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Tehran's joint military... Read More


Delay in coal environmental report "suspicious" - Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Doctors' Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights has raised concerns over the delayed publication of an environmental impact assessment related to recently importe... Read More


Uncertain of joint opposition May Day rally: Sujeewa

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Responding to speculation on a joint May Day rally by some parties in the Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujeewa Senasinghe said today that it is not possible to co... Read More


Severe lightning and thundershowers expected after 1.00 p.m. - Met Department

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- The Meteorology Department has warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. today. The Department ... Read More


SLPP to gear up for political comeback in New Year: MR

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa indicated that a "significant plan" is in place aimed at regaining political power in the New Year, stating that a political shift is imminent... Read More


Over 21,000 food establishments inspected during festive season raids: PHI

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- A special island-wide food safety inspection programme carried out during the festive season has resulted in widespread inspections and enforcement actions, according to the Sri... Read More


Ex-Minister Piyasena Gamage granted bail in corruption case

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Former Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training, Piyasena Gamage, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over corru... Read More


Steps to regulate boat services after Gregory Lake incident

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Nuwara Eliya Mayor Upali Wanigasekera says that measures will be taken to regulate boat services following an incident in which two tourist boats capsized at Gregory Lake. Appr... Read More


Tehran has 'no plans to participate' in new talks

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Tehran is not currently planning to take part in new talks with the US, Iran state media reported on Sunday evening, as its military accused America of violating a fragile cease... Read More