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Opposition members protest against education reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Black bands and protest signs were displayed by opposition members of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha today during a demonstration against education reforms, same-sex marriage laws... Read More


Government to repurpose buildings to ease prison overcrowding

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Several government buildings will be acquired to house inmates as a solution to prison congestion levels currently exceeding 300%. Justice and National Integration Minister Harsh... Read More


Supreme Court to hear Mahindanda and Nalin's appeals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has fixed 09 March to hear the appeals filed by former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their prison sentences. The o... Read More


School student drowns in Vavuniya

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- A school student lost his life after drowning in the Mahamailankulama tank in Vavuniya. The deceased was identified as an 18-year-old resident of Kovilkulam, Vavuniya. The stude... Read More


Mainly weather to be dry today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island today (18) according to the Department of Meteorology. There is a possibility of ground frost at some places in N... Read More


Former Minister Nandana Gunathilaka passes away

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- Former Minister Nandana Gunathilake has passed away at the age of 64. He died early this morning (18) while receiving treatment at the Ragama Teaching Hospital for a prolonged i... Read More


World's largest purple star sapphire unveiled in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- The 'Star of Pure Land', widely regarded as the largest natural purple star sapphire in the world, was officially unveiled during a special press briefing in Colombo yesterday (1... Read More


Fatal bus crash in Haldummulla

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- A bus driver died after his vehicle, which was travelling from Colombo to Welimada overturned in the Uwathenna area of Haldummulla. Police indicated that the door next to the dr... Read More


Opposition-backed group secures victory in Alawwa Cooperative election

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- An opposition-backed alliance has secured a decisive victory in the election held to appoint representatives for the Alawwa Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society. The opposition gro... Read More


Pigeons lead to brutal murder

Sri Lanka, Jan. 18 -- A 38-year-old resident of Oliyamulla, Wattala, has been killed following a violent dispute over pigeons in the Meegahawatta area of Peliyagoda. The Peliyagoda Police confirmed t... Read More