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Trump says U.S. wants to take over Gaza Strip

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- President Donald Trump said the U.S. would take over the war-ravaged Gaza Strip and develop it economically after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere, actions that would shatter ... Read More


Four injured in clash between bus drivers and conductors

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Four people have been hospitalized following a violent clash between drivers and conductors of two private buses this evening (05), police said. The incident occurred on the Badu... Read More


Court orders C.B. Ratnayake to pay Rs. 250 million in defamation case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Mount Lavinia District Court has ordered former SLPP MP C.B. Ratnayake to pay Rs. 250 million in compensation to SJB MP Sujeewa Senasinghe for defamation over comments made du... Read More


Ramesh Mendis recalled for second Test as Australia eyes series win

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Sam Konstas has left the Sri Lanka tour to play in the upcoming Sheffield Shield match for New South Wales, with Sri Lanka calling up Ramesh Mendis for the second Test against Aus... Read More


7 million die annually due to air pollution

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Sri Lanka Respiratory Society states that air pollution causes the deaths of 7 million people worldwide each year. Specialist Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake, the society's chairman... Read More


Opposition leaders hold key discussion on parliamentary affairs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A crucial discussion on future political and parliamentary affairs took place today (05) at the Opposition Leader's Office in Parliament, chaired by Opposition Leader Sajith Prema... Read More


Protesters vandalize Sheikh Hasina's former family home in Bangladesh

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Protesters in Bangladesh have vandalized and set fire to the former family home of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, as well as the homes of other members of her party. The un... Read More


Supreme Court schedules hearing for Mahinda Rajapaksa's petition on security reduction

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing of Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's Fundamental Rights petition, which challenges the reduction of his security detail, for March 1... Read More


Woman injured in collision between luxury bus and lorry in Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A woman has been admitted to the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital following injuries sustained in a collision between a luxury bus and a lorry. The incident occurred at appr... Read More


Kusal Mendis last man standing as Sri Lanka end day one at 229/9

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Sri Lanka 229 for 9 (Chandimal 74, K Mendis 59*, Starc 3-37, Lyon 3-78) vs Australia Sri Lanka reached 229/9 at stumps on day one of the 2nd Test against Australia in Galle, with... Read More