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Heavy rains expected as deep depression approaches

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Heavy rainfall ranging between 150mm and 200mm is expected tomorrow in the Eastern, Uva, Central, Northern, and North Central provinces. Department of Meteorology Director Genera... Read More


Verdict on Sarana Gunawardena misappropriation case fixed

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- A verdict regarding the case filed against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena concerning the alleged misappropriation of over Rs. 120 million is set to be delivered on Febr... Read More


High Court sets trial date for former Petroleum Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- The case filed against former Minister of Petroleum Resources Development Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and several others regarding the alleged misappropriation of state funds is set ... Read More


Nearly fifty MPs sign no-confidence motion against PM

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathillekahas announced that nearly fifty opposition members of Parliament have already signed the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister D... Read More


Court orders banks to safeguard deposits

Srilanka, Jan. 7 -- Banks must take greater responsibility for the safety of depositor funds, Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama announced in court today. The observation came as the magist... Read More


Consumers to be charged for street lighting

Srilanka, Jan. 7 -- A new payment system for street and public space lighting is proposed through the National Electricity Policy, according to Sanjeewa Dhammika, National Secretary of the Electricity... Read More


Sujeewa Senasinghe ordered to appear in court

Srilanka, Jan. 7 -- Former Member of Parliament Sujeewa Senasinghe must appear before the court on January 29, following an order by Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara today. The legal action falls u... Read More


Dengue cases surge amid post-cyclone conditions

Srilanka, Jan. 7 -- Health officials warn that the risk of dengue spreading this year is considerably higher compared to 2025. Statistics reveal that while 4,931 cases were recorded during the entire... Read More


No more pensions for MPs under new legislation

Srilanka, Jan. 7 -- Pensions for Members of Parliament will cease entirely once the new bill to abolish them is passed into law, according to Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney Har... Read More


Asgiriya Chief Prelate expresses dissatisfaction with country's current state

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- The current situation in the country is not very satisfactory, stated the Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter, Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero. These sentiment... Read More