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SJB suspends membership of candidate arrested in major drug bust

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa said that the party has suspended the membership of a local council candidate arrested in connection with a la... Read More


Police remove loudspeakers near Nugegoda exam venue

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Several loudspeakers placed around Ananda Samarakoon Open Air Theatre in Nugegoda have been removed by the police, following concerns that the noise could negatively affect stude... Read More


Three killed after 5.7 magnitude quake in Bangladesh

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- At least three people were killed and several injured after a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Bangladesh today. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Dai... Read More


Sri Lanka targets 4.2 billion coconuts in 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Sri Lanka's coconut sector is aiming for a major boost in its annual yield, targeting 4.2 billion high-grade coconuts as part of its production goals. Coconut Cultivation Board ... Read More


Nugegoda 'brown sugar' outlet becomes hot topic in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Amid various criticisms on the recently opened 'brown sugar' outlet in Nugegoda, Deputy Minister of Industries Chaturanga Abeysinghe said the outlet has recorded sales exceeding ... Read More


SC orders fresh inquiry into alleged deception of 22 Sri Lankan drivers sent to Dubai

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Supreme Court directed the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) to immediately commence a fully fledged inquiry into complaints filed by 22 Sri Lankan drivers who a... Read More


Gomarankadawala PS Chairman dies

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Chairman of the Gomarankadawala Pradeshiya Sabha, Ranga Prabath Dharmadasa, has died following an illness. The 34-year-old Chairman passed away while receiving treatment at the ... Read More


Pro-govt. groups hang grass bundles implying participants are 'buffaloes'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Pro-government groups have hung bundles of grass in several areas around Dehiwala and Kohuwala, claiming that "only buffaloes" will attend the Joint Opposition public rally sched... Read More


Power cut hits Joint Opposition rally

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Power supply breakdown was reported at the Joint Oppotition rally started which started in Nugegoda a short while ago. Organizers said the power supply was disrupted just as... Read More


PM highlights the importance of education

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that education has the power to bring people together socially, politically, and economically, while allowing knowledge to be shared. ... Read More