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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


Father and daughter perish in domestic arson incident

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Two individuals, a father and his daughter, lost their lives after the man set fire to their home in Galenbindunuwewa, Anuradhapura, following a family dispute. Police confirmed ... Read More


Tuition classes for A-levels banned from midnight

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Support sessions for the remaining Advanced Level examination subjects are prohibited from midnight today (06) until the conclusion of the exams. The Department of Examinations a... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for three districts

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Pre-emptive landslide warnings are in effect for the Ududumbara division in Kandy, Wilgamuwa in Matale, and Walapane in the Nuwara Eliya district. The National Building Research ... Read More


Navin Dissanayake appointed UNP Vice Chairman

Sri Lanka, Jan. 6 -- Former United National Party Member of Parliament Navin Dissanayake was appointed as the party's new Vice Chairman. This appointment coincides with the reorganisation of party po... Read More