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Long-distance buses to accept bank card payments from Monday

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The power supply at the venue of the joint opposition rally in Nugegoda was briefly disrupted shortly after the event began, officials said. Organizers reported that the electric... Read More


Navy seizes over 376 kg of narcotics worth Rs. 4 Bn from fishing vessel

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Sri Lanka Navy says more than 376 kilograms of narcotics were seized from a multi-day fishing vessel intercepted in the deep sea off southern Sri Lanka. Six suspects were tak... Read More


Sri Lanka, Belgium strengthen parliamentary ties in Brussels meeting

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, strengthened Sri Lanka's diplomatic outreach in Europe during a meeting with Franky Demon, Member of ... Read More


Former PS Chairman dies after sudden illness

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- Former Chairman of the Gomarankadawala Pradeshiya Sabha, Pragath Dharmadasa, passed away suddenly last night (21) following a brief illness. According to reports, Dharmadasa fel... Read More


Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder: Court extends remand of suspects

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the remand of several suspects, including the alleged shooter, in connection with the murder of Ganemulla's underworld figure Sanjeewa,... Read More


RTIC raises alarm over staff shortages and threats to transparency

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka (RTIC) has voiced serious concerns over chronic understaffing, recruitment delays, and recent media misreporting that it says thr... Read More


Disciplined driving: Demerit points system to be introduced from next year

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The government will introduce a Demerit Points system for driving licences from the middle of next year, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said, aiming to promote disciplined and safer d... Read More


Grade six admission cut-offs for 2026 released

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Ministry of Education has announced that the cut-off marks for admission to Grade 6 in 2026, based on the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Test, are now available online. Parents an... Read More


Twenty five Police OICs transferred with immediate effect

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The Police Media Division has confirmed that 25 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) have been transferred with immediate effect. According to the division, the transfers were carried out ... Read More


Power cut hits Nugegoda rally due to lack of prior planning

Sri Lanka, Nov. 21 -- The power supply at the venue of the joint opposition rally in Nugegoda was briefly disrupted shortly after the event began, officials said. Organizers reported that the electric... Read More