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Actor Hemal Ranasinghe arrested

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Actor Hemal Ranasinghe was arrested after surrendering to the Wellawatte police, police said. He is reportedly accused of assaulting a person. Published by HT Digital Content Se... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID over alleged underworld links

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- SLPP Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago following a summons to provide a statement. Authorities said th... Read More


Writ petition over Trincomalee Buddha Statue incident dismissed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Court of Appeal has dismissed a writ petition filed by four monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, and five others currently in custody over the placement of a Bu... Read More


Commuters stranded as Route 120 private bus strike continues

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The strike launched by luxury and general service private bus operators on the Horana-Colombo (Route 120) remains in effect for a second day. The trade action began at 10:00 AM y... Read More


New gazette allows women to work night shifts in hospitality and food sectors

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- A special Gazette notification has been issued permitting the employment of women over 18 years of age for night work in the hospitality and food service industries, under strict ... Read More


SL Permanent Mission in Geneva continues to mobilise disaster relief assistance

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Sri Lankans living in Switzerland joined with the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to provide essential supplies following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. A consignment of... Read More


SL supports Regional Alliance for Sustainable Management of Indian Ocean Tuna Resources

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding sustainable tuna fisheries in the Indian Ocean by participating in the 30th Session of the Coastal States Alliance (CSA 030... Read More


Navam Maha Perahera concludes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The final procession of the annual Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo took place last night. Here, Prime Minister Dr.Harini Amarasuriya placing th... Read More


Ministry to address doctors' child school admission issue

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The Health and Mass Media Ministry has stated that it will intervene to address issues faced by Government medical officers in admitting their children to schools. In a statement... Read More


Bus fares will have to be increased due to traffic diesel burn - Gemunu

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Despite a slight decrease in fuel prices, the Chairman of the Private Bus Owners Association, Gemunu Wijeratne, says that private bus fares will have to be increased in the future... Read More