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Protect the sanctity of Esala Perahera, urges Asgiriya Anunayake Thera

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Most Venerable Narampanawe Ananda Thera, Anunayake of the Asgiriya Chapter, stated that he had observed a trend of clapping and whistling during the Kandy Esala Perahera stre... Read More


NPP under public scrutiny after two years - SJB

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- As the National People's Power (NPP) Government approaches its two-year in tenure, public scrutiny has intensified over the delivery of its sweeping campaign promises," SJB Natio... Read More


Mother, son killed in motorcycle - bus collision in Bakamuna

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A 63-year-old mother and her 43-year-old son were killed when the motorcycle they were travelling on collided with a bus in the Damanayaya area of Bakamuna early yesterday mornin... Read More


Cabinet consent for US$ 100 Mn loan from World Bank for development of N-E

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (10) decided to approve the signing of the preliminary financial agreements to secure a US$ 100 million financing facility from the World Bank ... Read More


Aswesuma scam suspects at Norwood Divisional Secretariat re-remanded until August 25

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The two suspects who were arrested and remanded in connection with a financial fraud related to the Aswesuma programme at the Norwood Divisional Secretariat office were produced ... Read More


Sri Lanka and Cambodia commit to address common security challenges

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka and Cambodia underscored their shared commitment to strengthen bilateral cooperation further to address transnational organised crime, combat cyber-enabled fraud and hu... Read More


Two nabbed with large stock of protected animal parts

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Ritigala Wildlife Office stated that two individuals were arrested on August 10 in the Kuruwita area along with a large stock of heavily protected animal parts. The suspects ... Read More


New Chinese Envoy Wei Huaxiang arrives

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador in Colombo Wei Huaxiang yesterday said that China and Sri Lanka enjoy a traditional friendship that has a long history and continues to grow st... Read More


President meets SME paddy mill owners to ensure fair price for farmers, consumers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and small and medium-scale paddy mill owners was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (11) to discuss securing the ... Read More


Minister explores opportunities for co-operation between SL, India in energy sector

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Energy Minister and Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilake participated in the Seventh CII International Energy Conference and Exhibition (IECE) 2026 held in New D... Read More