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President calls for compassion, coexistence and equality in Deepavali message

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his Deepavali greetings to the Hindu community, describing the festival as a celebration of light overcoming darkness and knowledge... Read More


Monks and residents continue Satyagraha despite court order

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- A group of Buddhist monks and laypeople continued their Satyagraha protest in Anuradhapura, despite a court order requiring them to leave the sacred area around the Ruwanweli Maha... Read More


Rienzie Arseculeratne PC to contest Bar Association Presidency

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- President's Counsel Rienzie Arseculeratne, the current Deputy President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), is set to contest for the position of President of the Associat... Read More


Prime Minister calls for unity and compassion in Deepavali message

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has described Deepavali as a celebration of light overcoming darkness and good triumphing over evil, saying the festival offers an opportunit... Read More


Premadasa urges public to draw on Deepavali values to uphold justice and rights

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the public to embrace the message of Deepavali by standing against oppression and injustice, protecting people's rights and workin... Read More


Hambantota Port and Al-Futtaim explore expanded logistics partnership

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) and Al-Futtaim Logistics have explored ways to strengthen their existing business relationship, as disruptions to shipping in the Middle... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa accuses government of increasing fuel tax burden amid rising cost of living

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has criticized the government for increasing fuel taxes beyond previous levels, asse... Read More


NMRA pricing formula triggers up to 40% drop in medicine prices

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Prices of select medicines in Sri Lanka have dropped by 30% to 40% following the implementation of a new Maximum Retail Price (MRP) formula, according to the National Medicines Re... Read More


PUCSL and NSO clash over proposed Q4 2026 electricity tariff increase

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- A dispute has arisen between the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) and the National System Operator (NSO) regarding a proposed electricity tariff revision for the f... Read More


Rs. 2.5 billion power transmission project launched in Mannar

Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Construction of a 26-kilometer, 220kV double-circuit transmission line connecting Mannar and Mullikulam is set to begin today (08), with Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka presid... Read More