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United National Party marks 80th anniversary

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- The United National Party marks its 80th anniversary today (6 September), with a special commemorative programme held under the patronage of party leader and former President Ran... Read More


Peradeniya to Colombo train services to resume in October following Cyclone Ditwah repairs

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- Train operations from Peradeniya to Colombo, which were suspended following damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, will resume in October, according to Deputy Minister of Transport and... Read More


Over 113,000 people provided with drinking water

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- The Disaster Management Centre is currently distributing drinking water to 113,354 people across 35 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in seven districts severely affected by preva... Read More


Remains of Navy officer missing in attack craft accident brought home

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- The remains of the Navy officer who went missing following an accident involving an attack craft on 15 August were brought to his residence in Werahera, Boralesgamuwa, last night... Read More


Armed suspect attempts forced entry into house in Kosgoda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- An individual suspected of carrying a firearm has attempted to unlawfully enter a house in the Nanatota area of Kosgoda. The female owner of the house has lodged a complaint wit... Read More


Alleged organised crime gang member arrested in Ratmalana with heroin and sword

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- An alleged organised crime gang member was arrested with 6,000 milligrammes of heroin and a sword during a raid conducted in the Golumada Junction area of Ratmalana by the Mount ... Read More


NPP commences public rally series to mark two years in government

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- The series of public rallies organised to mark the completion of two years of the government commences today in the Kalutara District under the patronage of President Anura Kumar... Read More


Department of Meteorology forecasts afternoon showers across several provinces

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- The Department of Meteorology states that scattered showers or thundershowers are expected in parts of the Uva, Central, and Eastern provinces, as well as the Polonnaruwa and Mul... Read More


President says 22nd Constitutional Amendment will be presented to Parliament promptly following court determination

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government will take swift action to table and pass the 22nd Constitutional Amendment in Parliament as soon as the determination is re... Read More


Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa questions President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on necessity of referendum for 22nd Amendment

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as to why a public referendum is not deemed necessary for the proposed 22nd Amendment to the ... Read More