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No special treatment for monks in child abuse cases, Govt. says

COLOMBO, June 3 -- The government has insisted that Buddhist monks accused of child abuse will be treated no differently from any other citizen under the law, amid growing public scrutiny over investi... Read More


Govt. accelerates housing assistance for Cyclone Ditwah victims

COLOMBO, June 3 -- The government is accelerating efforts to provide temporary housing and compensation to families displaced by Cyclone Ditwah, with support from the armed forces, Housing, Constructi... Read More


PM launches '1000 Villages, 1000 Works' project to boost rural livelihoods

COLOMBO, June 3 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya described the government's 'Prajaa Shakthi' (People's Power) initiative as a key expression of participatory governance, aimed at empowering commun... Read More


Top court overturns dismissal of bond scam charges against Ravi K, Mahendran

COLOMBO, June 2 -- The Supreme Court on Monday (June 1) overturned a lower court order that released former finance minister Ravi Karunanayake, former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and severa... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs. 1.47bn plan to transform 14 cities

COLOMBO, June 2 -- The government has approved an ambitious urban development program aimed at transforming key cities across Sri Lanka into model urban centres, highlighting their unique heritage, cu... Read More


Police order mandatory firearm inspections for private security permit holders

COLOMBO, June 2 -- The Police Headquarters has introduced a mandatory firearm inspection and certification process for private security firearm permit holders as part of the 2026 permit renewal framew... Read More


India expands scholarship support for Jaffna University students

COLOMBO, June 2 -- India has expanded its scholarship program for economically disadvantaged students at the University of Jaffna, increasing monthly financial assistance and extending support to a la... Read More


Supreme Court reserves ruling on Pillyan's challenge to PTA detention

COLOMBO, June 2 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday (2) concluded hearing a fundamental rights petition filed by former State Minister and Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) leader Sivanesathurai Chan... Read More


Private bus operators demand fuel subsidy or fare hike, threaten strike

COLOMBO, June 2 -- Private bus operators on Tuesday (2) demanded either a diesel subsidy of Rs 25 per litre or an immediate 5% increase in bus fares, warning that they will launch a strike if the gove... Read More


Sri Lanka steps up Ebola surveillance after WHO alert

COLOMBO, June 2 -- Sri Lanka's health authorities have activated enhanced surveillance and emergency preparedness measures following a World Health Organization (WHO) alert on an Ebola outbreak in par... Read More