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COURT ORDERS DEFENCE STATEMENT IN CASE AGAINST FORMER DEPUTY MINISTER SARANA GUNAWARDENA

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Colombo High Court ordered the defence statement to be called in the case filed against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, who is charged with misusing a vehicle belon... Read More


PARLIAMENT TO CONVENE NEXT WEEK

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Parliament will convene from Tuesday, May 20, to Friday, May 23. This decision was reached today (16) at the Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting, presided over by Spe... Read More


WARRANT ISSUED FOR FORMER MINISTER MAHINDANANDA ALUTHGAMAGE'S ARREST

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage. The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court issued the warrant today over allegations of importing ... Read More


OVER 19,900 DENGUE CASES REPORTED THIS YEAR

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The National Dengue Control Unit has reported that the number of dengue patients in Sri Lanka has surpassed 19,900 this year, with 2,178 cases reported in the first two weeks of M... Read More


O/L PRACTICAL EXAMS SCHEDULED FOR THIS MONTH

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Ministry of Education has announced that the practical tests for the Ordinary Level (O/L) examination 2024 (2025) will be held from May 21-31.These tests will take place at 12... Read More


ANITA ANAND APPOINTED AS CANADA'S NEW MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Anita Anand, a Canadian legislator of Indian origin, has been appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada. Following her appointment, India extended its congratulation... Read More


KUSAL MENDIS TO REPLACE JOS BUTLER IN IPL

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Sri Lankan cricketer Kusal Mendis has been invited to join the Gujarat Titans for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Mendis replaces England player Jos Buttler, wh... Read More


SHOOTING INCIDENT IN CHILAW: HUSBAND ALLEGEDLY SHOT WIFE OVER FAMILY DISPUTE, BOTH HOSPITALISED

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- Police report that a shooting incident occurred in the Wilawatta area of Chilaw. Initial investigations suggest that a family dispute escalated, leading to the husband shooting h... Read More


RAILWAY STATION MASTERS ANNOUNCE ONE-DAY STRIKE STARTING TONIGHT

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Railway Station Masters' Association has announced that they will launch a one-day strike action starting midnight today. This action is being taken to demand immediate solut... Read More


POLICE SEEK PUBLIC ASSISTANCE TO NAB VEHICLE SALES FRAUDSTERS

Sri Lanka, May 16 -- The Police are appealing to the public for information leading to the arrest of two individuals involved in a vehicle sales fraud operating under the name 'Lanka Car World'. The ... Read More