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Shooting attempt in Maha Induruwa fails as firearm misfires

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- A shooting incident was reported this morning (30) in the Maha Induruwa area of the Kosgoda Police Division. According to police, two individuals on a motorcycle attempted to sh... Read More


MP Archuna Ramanathan to exit from politics? (Video)

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- MP Archuna Ramanathan has declared that he will no longer be involved in politics. He made this statement while addressing the media after being granted bail following his appear... Read More


Senior leader of ITAK Mavai Senathirajah passes away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Former Parliamentarian and senior leader of the Ilankai Thamil Arasu Katchchi (ITAK), Mavai Senathirajah, has passed away at the age of 82. He had been receiving treatment at the... Read More


Australia dominate both bat and ball - Sri Lanka top order crumble in Galle Test

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Sri Lanka 44 for 3 (Kamindu 13*, Chandimal 9*, Lyon 1-7) trail Australia 654 for 6 dec (Khawaja 232, Smith 141, Inglis 102, Head 57, Vandersay 3-182, Jayasuriya 3-193) by 610 run... Read More


Finance Ministry to decide on vehicle imports

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated that the final decision on vehicle imports rests with the Ministry of Finance. Speaking at a press conference at the Centra... Read More


Court rejects travel ban lift request for Rev Jerome Fernando

Sri Lanka, Jan. 30 -- Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura has rejected the request made by the legal team representing Frederick Christopher Jerome Fernando, also known as Pastor Jerome, to temporarily... Read More


Court to recall case against Wimal Weerawansa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura today (29) ordered that the case involving former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa and others, related to the alleged misuse of vehicles provid... Read More


Public Utilities Commission to investigate electricity tariff relief distribution

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Public Utilities Commission has announced plans to investigate whether businesses and other institutions are effectively passing on the reduced electricity tariff relief to t... Read More


Consumer Affairs Authority takes action against price violations

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority reports that 170 traders who sold rice above the control price have been charged in court following raids conducted across the island in recent day... Read More


Estimated retail prices of essential food items released

Sri Lanka, Jan. 29 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority has released the estimated retail price ranges for several essential food items. The lowest-priced item is a white egg, ranging between Rs. 28-35,... Read More