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Hiru denies all allegations by Lalkantha, demands will not be complied with. A strong response from Hiru!

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A strong response has been sent to the letter of demand issued to Hiru News by the lawyer of Agriculture Minister K D Lalkantha, regarding his declaration of assets. The legal ... Read More


Compensation for homes damaged by cyclone Ditwah to be finalised by May

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Government-approved compensation of Rs. 500,000 for houses partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah must be paid to beneficiaries before the end of May, except in cases involving exc... Read More


Vesak full moon Poya to be celebrated on May 30

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Vesak Full Moon Poya Day falls on May 30, with the following day occurring on Sunday, May 31. Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa announced this schedule, noting th... Read More


Suspect remanded for drugging and robbing former army personnel

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A suspect was arrested for allegedly drugging and robbing three former Sri Lankan Army women of jewellery worth approximately Rs. 1.7 million has been remanded until the 29th of... Read More


Nearly 30 Colombo China flights cancelled in May on high jet fuel prices

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Rising jet fuel costs are taking a heavy toll on Sri Lanka's aviation sector, prompting the cancellation of 29 China-bound flights scheduled for May. China Eastern, which opera... Read More


Suresh Sallay detention to continue

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Former State Intelligence Service Chief Suresh Salley, currently held under detention orders regarding the Easter Sunday attacks, will remain in custody and reappear in court on... Read More


Cabinet approves new committee on Easter attack recommendations

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Cabinet approval granted to appoint a new committee to formalise the process of implementing recommendations presented by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry and the Sectoral... Read More


Former State Minister Premalal Jayasekera granted bail

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Former Member of Parliament Premalal Jayasekara was released on bail today (22) following an order by the Nuwara Eliya Magistrate's Court. The court set conditions for his rele... Read More


International Peace Walk commences in Dambulla

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A peace walk aimed at promoting global harmony began in Dambulla a short while ago. The event is scheduled to continue until April 28 with official state sponsorship. Vietnames... Read More


Treasury payment of USD 2.5 million allegedly diverted to hackers

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A payment of $2.5 million released by the General Treasury to settle a foreign debt failed to reach the intended recipient and was reportedly diverted to a computer hacker or a ... Read More