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President vows to prevent rise of racism and extremism (Video)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, delivering a special statement in Parliament today (28), asserted that the government will not allow terrorism or racism to resurface in the c... Read More


Ramadan fasting to begin on March 2 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Colombo Grand Mosque has announced that the crescent moon for the month of Ramadan has not been sighted. Accordingly, Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin fasting on Sunday, March... Read More


NO price revision for March - Laugfs Gas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Laugfs Gas PLC has announced that there will be no revision in domestic LP gas prices for March 2025. This was confirmed by the company's Cluster Director and CEO, Dr. Niroshan ... Read More


Court orders arrest of former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon and five others

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Matara Magistrate's Court has ordered the arrest of six individuals, including former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, in connection with a shooting in... Read More


Prasad Siriwardena appointed as Sajith Premadasa's media spokesperson

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Gampaha District MP Prasad Siriwardena has been appointed as the media spokesperson for Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa. He received the official appointment letter at the Op... Read More


Validity of school footwear vouchers extended

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Ministry of Education has announced that the validity period of gift vouchers for school footwear for 2025 has been extended until March 20. Published by HT Digital Content ... Read More


Chinese J-16 drops flares 30 meters in front of Australian P-8A aircraft

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Australian Government has expressed its concerns to the Chinese Government following an unsafe and unprofessional interaction with a People's Liberation Army - Air Force (PLA... Read More


Inflation rate drops to -4.2% in February

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The overall inflation rate, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year basis, decreased to -4.2% in February 2025 from -4% in January, according to the... Read More


Service period of female soldiers extended by seven years -MP Dayasiri Jayasekara

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- MP Dayasiri Jayasekara stated in Parliament today (28) that a gazette notification has been issued extending the service period of women in the country's security forces by seven... Read More


Supreme Court orders CEB to pay interest on consumer security deposits

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The Supreme Court has ordered the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to pay annual interest on security deposits collected from consumers when providing electricity connections. The... Read More