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SJB AND SLPP SECURE POWER IN AKURANA AND UDUBADDAWA LOCAL COUNCILS

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- In the recent local government elections, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) won 13 seats in the Akurana Pradeshiya Sabha. Despite initial challenges in forming the council, the SJ... Read More


STUDENT KILLED AS TREE FALLS ON SCHOOL BUILDING IN BALANGODA

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- A student has died after a tree fell on a school building in Balangoda. Police reported that another 16 individuals have been hospitalized. Published by HT Digital Content Serv... Read More


PRESIDENT MEETS GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- As part of the official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, President Anura Kumara Disanayake met with German Foreign Minister Dr. Johann Wadephul this evening (11) at the ... Read More


PETITION AGAINST THE ELECTRICITY BILL TO BE HEARD

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The Supreme Court yesterday (11) began hearing a petition filed by seven parties challenging parts of the proposed Electricity Amendment Bill. The petitioners argue that some cl... Read More


INQUIRY INTO SUSPENDED IGP DESHABANDU TENNAKOON CONTINUES FOR FIFTH DAY

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The investigative committee appointed to probe allegations of misconduct and abuse of power against suspended Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon convened for its fi... Read More


ELECTRICTRICITY PRICES HIKED BY 15%

Sri Lanka, June 12 -- The electricity consumers will start feeling the pinch from next month onwards, as the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) approved a 15% electricity tariff hike. The move came ... Read More


PRESIDENT DISSANAYAKE MEETS GERMAN PRESIDENT IN BERLIN

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a three-day official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier today (11). The... Read More


CRUDE PRICES MAY DIP BELOW 50 US DOLLARS

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Global crude oil prices are facing downward pressure, with analysts from S&P Global and other outlets predicting a potential drop below 50 US Dollars per barrel this year. This ... Read More


PRISONS COMMISSIONER GENERAL FURTHER REMANDED

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Anuradhapura Prison Superintendent Mohan Karunaratne, arrested in connection with the alleged release of a prisoner not on the presidential amnesty list, has been remanded until ... Read More


MINISTER RATNAYAKE CONDUCTS INSPECTION OF COLOMBO PORT'S EASTERN TERMINAL

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Bimal Ratnayake, the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, conducted a inspection of the Eastern Terminal at the Colombo Port which is currently under construction. During his v... Read More