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POLICE INVESTIGATE TWO POLICE SERGEANTS AND A CIVILIAN OVER SHOOTING OF A PREGNANT DEER

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Police have stated that further investigations are underway regarding the three individuals, including two police sergeants, arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a pregnan... Read More


PRESIDENT AND US TRADE REPRESENTATIVE DISCUSS TARIFF REDUCTIONS

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- A virtual discussion was held this evening (25) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer. The primary aim of the meeting ... Read More


FOUR ARRESTED WITH ELEPHANT TUSKS IN KEKIRAWA

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- Wildlife officials have arrested four suspects and recovered a pair of elephant tusks during an operation conducted in the Kekirawa area. Our correspondent stated that officers ... Read More


SUPREME COURT RULES POLICE VIOLATED FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF FORMER SP LAKSHMAN COORAY

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- The Supreme Court has ruled that the fundamental human rights of Laksman Cooray, who served as a Superintendent of Police (SP) in Gampaha at the time, were violated by the police... Read More


PRESIDENT CONDEMNS ALLEGED ABUSE OF MIGRANT WORKER AS 'BLATANT HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION'

Sri Lanka, July 25 -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday condemned the alleged abuse of a migrant worker at a brick factory, calling it a "blatant violation of human rights" and pledging stronger pro... Read More


VENERABLE ANAMADUWE SRI DHAMMADASSI THERA'S FINAL RITES TODAY

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The final rites for the late Deputy Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Sect, Most Venerable Anamaduwe Sri Dhammadassi Thera will be held this afternoon (24) with f... Read More


COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) BILL PASSED IN PARLIAMENT

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The Companies (Amendment) Bill, No. 7 of 2007, was passed in Parliament yesterday (23) with amendments. The second reading debate on the Companies (Amendment) Bill was held toda... Read More


IT'S NOT THE SCHOOL BAG, IT'S THE SYSTEM: PRIME MINISTER

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya says the root cause of the burden on students is not the weight of their school bags but the current examination system. Speaking at a media... Read More


SAMAGI JANA BALAWEGAYA WINS WELIGAMA PRADESHIYA SABHA

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has secured control of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, a local council where the opposition held a majority in the last local government election. The p... Read More


ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON DEHIWALA-MOUNT LAVINIA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL HEALTH OFFICER

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- An attempted shooting of a health administrator from the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council was foiled after the firearm malfunctioned. The incident occurred near the S.D.... Read More