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Opposition leaders meet Election Commission over local government elections

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Opposition party leaders from Parliament have met with the Election Commission today (18) to address concerns surrounding the local government elections. The representatives hav... Read More


Complaint filed against police officer over attempted rape of student (Video)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Teachers and parents of a school in Mullaitivu have lodged a complaint with Mallavi Police against a police officer who allegedly entered the school intoxicated and attempted to ... Read More


Amber (Caution level) heat index advisory issued for several provinces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber-level heat index advisory, warning that the temperature felt on the human body is expected to rise to the 'caution' l... Read More


Water supply board urges public to use water sparingly

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Due to the ongoing dry weather, water levels in reservoirs are rapidly declining, leading to limitations in the drinking water supply, the water supply board announced. The boar... Read More


Indictments served against former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne was served indictments before the Colombo High Court today (18) over charges of corruption. The indictments, filed by the Bribery Commission,... Read More


FR petition challenging Ranga Dissanayake's appointment as bribery commission DG

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A fundamental rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a ruling that the appointment of High Court Judge Ranga Dissanayake as the Director General of the C... Read More


Budget summary live update

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presents maiden budget, expects 5% economic growth in 2025 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently presenting the government's first b... Read More


Budget live update - View full budget speech (text - English)

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presents maiden budget, expects 5% economic growth in 2025 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently presenting the government's first b... Read More


First budget of NPP government approved by Cabinet

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The first budget of the National People's Power government received Cabinet approval this morning during a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat chaired by President Anura Kuma... Read More


First budget of NPP government to be presented today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- The first budget of the National People's Power government is set to be presented to Parliament today, marking the 79th budget of independent Sri Lanka. President Anura Kumara Di... Read More