Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- This is in reference to the comments made by Mr. Upali Weerasinghe regarding the punishment imposed on Ven.Gnanasara Thero and published in the Daily Mirror on October 20. He st... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday started considering 22 petitions challenging the "Protection of the State from Terrorism" Bill, which was recently tabled in Parliament. This is on... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Sri Lankans experienced a nostalgic feeling on October 17 following the islandwide blackout. But this time it hadn't been a monkey that caused the chaos. The blackout lasted fo... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today announced that he had received copies of 40 petitions filed challenging the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill. Published by HT Digit... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The ruling National People's Power (NPP) and opposition MPs engaged in a heated exchange in Parliament over questions raised under Standing Order 27(2), with Leader of the House ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Irrigation Department has warned of a potential flood risk in several low-lying areas along the Deduru Oya as heavy rainfall in the river basin has pushed water levels close ... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange is not volatile though there are frequent fluctuations due to interest rate changes and the war situation in the Middle East, Deputy Minister Anil Jaya... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Claiming that a total of 1,454 prisoners are currently behind bars in Sri Lanka due to their inability to pay fines, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayak... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it is yet to discuss with Sri Lankan authorities the government's claim that around US$ 1 billion has been siphoned out of the coun... Read More
Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Flooding threatens low-lying areas along the Kala Oya as water levels approach flood level following heavy rainfall in the river basin's upper and middle catchment areas, Irrigat... Read More