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President, BASL set for talks on judges' retirement age extension

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- A special discussion is scheduled to be held between President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka and the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) regarding the proposal presented by the govern... Read More


Computer system glitch disrupts passport issuance

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Department of Immigration and Emigration states that disruptions have arisen in issuing passports. This is due to a technical breakdown in the department's computer system. ... Read More


Cannot support death penalty, says Archbishop

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, highlighted that within the teachings of the Holy Church, imposing any form of the death penalty cannot be agree... Read More


Property damage from 5 prison clashes exceeds Rs. 255 million

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The unrest at the Negombo, Mahara, New Magazine, Pallansena, and Kuruwita prisons resulted in property damage calculated at over 255 million rupees, President Anura Kumara Dissan... Read More


Showers expected in several areas after 2 p.m.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Showers may occur from time to time today in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara Districts, the Department of Meteorology forecast. A few... Read More


President may not know true motive behind 22nd Amendment, alleges Namal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Members of the ruling party are unable to provide a clear explanation for the proposed 22nd Amendment, particularly the move to extend the retirement age of judges, Sri Lanka Pod... Read More


Rough seas expected from Matara to Pottuvil areas

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Department of Meteorology states that the sea areas off the coast extending from Matara via Hambantota to Pottuvil can be rough from time to time. The department advises the... Read More


Mother and son die following vehicular collision in Bakamuna

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- A mother and her son died following a collision between a private passenger bus and a motorcycle in the Damanayaya area in Bakamuna on the Dambulla-Mahiyanganaya main road, this ... Read More


Senadhipathi arrives at CIABOC to give statement on Krrish deal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Nissanka Senadipathi arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CAIBOC). This is to provide a statement regarding an investigation conducted ... Read More


Sri Lanka's tax concessions exceed Rs. 276bn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- Sri Lanka's tax concessions to Board of Investment enterprises and Strategic Development Projects remain substantial, exceeding Rs. 276 billion across corporate income tax, Value... Read More