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Private fuel distributors seek urgent return of cost-reflective pricing

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Private fuel distributors operating in the island have urged the government to urgently re-implement a cost-reflective pricing mechanism, following severe cash flow strains and ... Read More


Prof. Savitri Goonesekere calls for a new Constitution to abolish the Executive Presidency

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Sri Lanka needs a new Constitution that abolishes the Executive Presidency and establishes a parliamentary system with the Prime Minister at the centre of government, eminent le... Read More


Joint opposition defeats NPP to win Eppawala Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society election

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The joint opposition has secured victory in the election held yesterday (12) to select general assembly representatives for the Eppawala Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society, defe... Read More


Government has created necessary framework to punish corrupt and criminals, says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated today (13) that the current government has successfully established the necessary legal and social framework to properly punish corrupt... Read More


SLPP launched its "people's struggle for the nation's self-respect" - Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) launched its "people's struggle for the nation's self-respect" from the historic city of An... Read More


Government gazettes bill introducing mandatory dog registration

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has published a new bill in the gazette requiring all dogs to be registered annually with their r... Read More


Sri Lanka Navy successfully salvages sunken Fast Attack Craft P 4447 off Angulana coast

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The Sri Lanka Navy salvaged the Fast Attack Craft (FAC) P 4447, which ran into distress and sank off the coast of Angulana last August, following a specialised diving and salvag... Read More


11-year-old novice monk drowns in Meemure

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- An 11-year-old novice Buddhist monk passed away after drowning while bathing in the Heen Ganga at Kaikawala in Meemure this morning. According to the police, the deceased was r... Read More


Department of Meteorology issues heat advisory for several regions

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The Department of Meteorology states that the heat index-the temperature felt on the human body-is expected to remain at the 'Caution' level in several areas tomorrow, September... Read More


Navy arrests 63 individuals for illegal fishing operations using prohibited gear

Sri Lanka, Sept. 13 -- The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 63 individuals for engaging in illegal fishing activities using prohibited nets, illegal gear, winch machines, and tractors during special ope... Read More