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UNP-SJB alliance not enough without young voters - Ranil

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Former President and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has said political parties can no longer rely solely on traditional voter bases or alliances to win el... Read More


NVQ programme to secure second careers for retired Armed Forces Personnel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A discussion on developing a structured National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) programme for retiring Tri-Services officers and other ranks was held at the Defence Deputy Ministe... Read More


Rider and passenger die after motorcycle hits wall

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- A motorcyclist and pillion passenger died after their motorcycle hit a wall on the Mallakam-Alaveddy Road on Sunday evening. The motorcycle was travelling towards Mallakam with t... Read More


Schoolchildren hospitalised after wasp attack

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Three students were admitted to Lindulla Hospital after they were attacked by wasps on their way to school on the Talawakelle Troup Estate road yesterday (2). A wasp nest located ... Read More


Free reading glasses from Vishwa Hela Foundation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The Vishwa Hela Foundation, established with the aim of providing relief to low-income families, carried out another successful special social welfare programme recently. Under t... Read More


Teachers' dedication shaped student achievements - Governor Yoosuf

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yoosuf told guests at the annual prize giving of Fathima Muslim Ladies College, Colombo that the dedication of its teachers has played an i... Read More


Fuel price revision will not change bus fares

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The National Transport Commission said bus fares will not be revised although fuel prices have been revised. The Commission clarified that a fare revision will not be made becaus... Read More


'Bauddhaloka' Literary Festival held at BMICH

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The annual 'Bauddhaloka' Literary Festival was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. Celebrating the theme "The Splendor of Palm-Leaf... Read More


Army Chief visits Parama Weera Vibhushanaya recipient's family, promises continuous support

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Army Commander Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne visited the family members of Captain U.G.A.S. Samaranayake, a recipient of the Parama Weera Vibhushanaya (PWV), the highest ... Read More


First bridge of China Aid Emergency Post-Disaster Reconstruction in SL begins

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The groundbreaking ceremony for the first bridge of the China Aid Emergency Post-Disaster Reconstruction in Sri Lanka project was held in Gampaha on Sunday (1). Ambassador Wei Hua... Read More