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Protest at Presidential Secretariat Against Mannar Wind Power Project

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- A protest is currently underway in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, demanding an immediate halt to the controversial wind power project in Mannar. Demonstrators... Read More


Evidence rooms forchildren to give safe testimony, a turning point in judicial system - Minister

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said that the establishment of evidence rooms for children to give safe testimony is a turning point in the countr... Read More


Pre-2026 Budget discussions with Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary Medicines, Ayurveda, Cosmetics Sectors

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- A pre-Budget discussion with representatives of the Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Medicine, Ayurvedic and Cosmetics manufacturing sectors was held yesterday (18) morning at the Pre... Read More


Businessman indicted in Rs. 13 Mn fraud case granted bail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- A businessman who was remanded for defrauding over Rs. 13 million was released on a Rs. 10 million personal bail by Mahara Additional Magistrate Bandara Ilangasinghe yesterday. ... Read More


COPF, COPA discuss power sector reforms with IMF team

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Sri Lanka's ongoing electricity sector reforms have highlighted the urgent need to align financial viability, sustainability, and consumer protection. A recent discussion on ta... Read More


161st birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala commemorated in Japan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The 161st birth anniversary of the late Anagarika Dharmapala was commemorated with a special ceremony at the Sawara Lanka Ji Viharaya in Japan on September 17, organised by the ... Read More


Women Parliamentarians' Caucus discusses potential pathways for UK support

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- The Women Parliamentarians' Caucus discussed potential pathways for UK support to the Caucus with representatives of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and also held... Read More


New mechanism to provide fertiliser to tea cultivators in the offing

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- A new mechanism to provide fertiliser to tea cultivators is expected to be introduced within two weeks, Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyarathna sai... Read More


SL hosts joint briefing session for diplomatic missions to boost investments, exports

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath, along with the Industry Minister Sunil Handunneththi and Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe launched an integrated mechanism to enhanc... Read More


Emirates opens flight crew training centre

Sri Lanka, Sept. 19 -- Emirates announced the opening of its new latest flight crew training centre, which aligns with the airline's strategic growth. The facility will provide current and future pilo... Read More