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ARMY TO LAUNCH 'WAR HERO WELFARE UNITS' IN ALL CAMPS

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- The Army Headquarters has announced the establishment of a 'War Hero Welfare Unit' in every Army camp across the country, commencing from the day after tomorrow (26). In a statem... Read More


FATAL ACCIDENT IN TANGALLE: ONE DEAD, THIRTEEN INJURED

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- One person has died and 13 others were injured in a road accident that occurred early this morning (24), in the Weliara area of the Tangalle Police Division on the Colombo-Wellawa... Read More


FORMER MINISTER DUMINDA DISSANAYAKE TO BE PRODUCED IN MOUNT LAVINIA COURT TODAY

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake, who was arrested in connection with the ownership of a gold-plated T-56 firearm found in the Havelock City luxury housing complex, is schedule... Read More


SJB MP ROHINI KUMARI WIJERATHNA EXPRESSES DISAPPOINTMENT OVER CHANGED LG APPOINTMENT CRITERIA

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rohini Kumari Wijerathna, has expressed her disappointment regarding certain party decisions. In response to an inquiry from Hiru News, she stated... Read More


FORMER MINISTER DUMINDA DISSANAYAKE REMANDED

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake has been remanded in custody until the 29th of May. This is in connection with the possession of a gold-plated T-56 firearm discovered in the ... Read More


MALINI FONSEKA'S FUNERAL WITH STATE HONOURS ON MONDAY

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- The last rites of the late veteran actress Malini Fonseka will be performed with state honours at Independence Square on Monday (26). Her body is scheduled to be brought to her r... Read More


MATTHEW FORDE EQUALS AB DE VILLIERS' RECORD OF FASTEST ODI FIFTY

Sri Lanka, May 24 -- West Indies' Matthew Forde smashed a 16-ball fifty against Ireland, equaling AB de Villiers' record for the fastest half-century in men's ODIs. He finished with 58 off 19 balls, ... Read More


THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PREVENTS HARVARD FROM ADMITTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- US President Donald Trump has ramped up his attacks on Harvard University by revoking Harvard University's ability to enrol international students. The Trump administration is al... Read More


OIL HEADS TO FIRST WEEKLY LOSS SINCE APRIL ON OPEC+ SUPPLY HIKE PROSPECT

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- Oil prices dropped for a fourth consecutive session on Friday and were set for their first weekly decline in three weeks, weighed down by renewed supply pressure from another poss... Read More


SIXTEEN POLICE OICs TRANSFERRED BY NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION

Sri Lanka, May 23 -- 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of the Sri Lanka Police have been transferred with immediate effect. The transfers were made following approval from the National Police Commission, ... Read More