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Trump moves to close down Voice of America

Srilanka, March 17 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an order to strip back federally funded news organisation Voice of America, accusing it of being "anti-Trump" and "radical". A White House s... Read More


Two Fishing Boats Catch Fire Near Nilwella

Srilanka, March 17 -- Two multi-day fishing boats anchored 200 meters from the Nilwella Fisheries Harbour in Aluyam, Dickwella, caught fire today (17). The fire has since been extinguished, and an in... Read More


Consumer Rights Protection Initiative Launches Under "Clean Sri Lanka" Programme

Srilanka, March 17 -- Coinciding with World Consumer Rights Day on March 15, a new initiative under the "Clean Sri Lanka" Programme is set to be implemented to promote awareness and attitudinal change... Read More


Special Iftar Ceremony with the Participation of the President

Srilanka, March 17 -- A special IFTAR ceremony was held recently at Temple Trees in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was graced by President Anura Kumara Disanayake. The ... Read More


Eight Arrested Over Double Murder in Grandpass

Srilanka, March 17 -- Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent fatal stabbing of two youths in the Jacobs Lane area of the Grandpass Police Division. The incident occurred in t... Read More


Six Hospitalized in Tissamaharama with Unidentified Illness After India Pilgrimage

Srilanka, March 17 -- Six individuals from a group that returned to Tissamaharama after a 20-day pilgrimage to India have been admitted to Debarawewa Base Hospital with an unidentified pneumonia-like ... Read More


Deshabandu's Lawyers File Motion

Srilanka, March 17 -- Lawyers representing Deshabandu Tennakoon have filed a motion with the Court of Appeal regarding the petition challenging the Matara Magistrate's Court order to arrest him in con... Read More


Court of Appeal Dismisses Petition of Deshabandu

Srilanka, March 17 -- The Court of Appeal today (17) dismissed without hearing the writ petition filed by IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, which sought an interim injunction to prevent the execution of the M... Read More


Twenty One Injured in Bus Accident in Arachchikattuwa

Srilanka, March 17 -- A public passenger transport bus traveling from Nikaweratiya to Colombo veered off the road and crashed into a tree, a shop, and a house in the Batthuluoya area of the Arachchika... Read More


Health Professionals Federation to Launch 24-Hour Strike tomorrow

Srilanka, March 17 -- The Association of Health Professionals has confirmed that it will proceed with a 24-hour strike starting tomorrow (18) at 7:00 AM, as previously planned. The decision comes aft... Read More