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A person who committed wrong knows what they committed, says Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- A person who committed a wrong knows about the wrong committed, making it reasonable to be afraid. Health Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa stated this while expressing views regardi... Read More


Veteran singer Priyankara Perera to be laid to rest today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The final rites of the late veteran singer and actor Priyankara Perera are scheduled to be held today (3) at the Borella General Cemetery. His remains are currently lying at a p... Read More


Written submissions on 22nd Amendment due today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Written submissions regarding petitions challenging the 22nd Amendment Bill, if any exist, must be filed before 3.00 pm today (03), a five-judge Supreme Court bench directed part... Read More


24-hour water cut begins tonight

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Water supply will be suspended for 24 hours from 8.00 pm today (03) to 8.00 pm tomorrow (04) in several areas of the Colombo District, the National Water Supply and Drainage Boar... Read More


Four arrested over alleged attempt to abduct nine-year-old

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Four persons were arrested by police on suspicion of attempting to abduct a nine-year-old boy in the Thelijjawila area in Akuressa. The suspects entered the house while the boy ... Read More


Supreme Court starts deliberations on petitions challenging Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Examination of petitions filed challenging the Anti-Corruption Amendment Bill presented to Parliament by the government commenced before the Supreme Court. The petitions are bei... Read More


HRW tells Anura to "break from past government practice"

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- The Sri Lankan government's prosecution of past grave abuses has lagged, raising concerns for future progress, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on September 01. Unite... Read More


Former State Minister Arundika Fernando arrives at CCIB

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Former State Minister Arundika Fernando arrived at the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau. This was to record a statement regarding an investigation. Published by HT Digital C... Read More


Air Vice Marshal takes over as new vice chancellor of KDU

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Air Vice Marshal Indika Wickramasinghe has officially assumed responsibilities as the new Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. He follows Rear Admi... Read More


Prime minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya meets Bhutan's king in Thimphu

Sri Lanka, Sept. 3 -- Future development priorities of Bhutan and fields for strengthening bilateral cooperation drew attention during a meeting between Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya and King J... Read More