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Vidullanka and David Pieris commission 10 MW solar power plant in Ranna

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Vidullanka PLC, in partnership with David Pieris Motor Company, has commissioned a 10 MW solar power plant in Ranna, marking another step in Sri Lanka's renewable energy developm... Read More


Sri Lanka's 2027 government expenditure to rise 12.6% to Rs. 4.99 trillion

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka's total government expenditure is projected to increase 12.6% year-on-year to Rs. 4.993 trillion in 2027, from Rs. 4.434 trillion in 2026, with a sharp rise in capital ... Read More


SJB-controlled Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha suspended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Central Province Governor suspended the powers of Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha, which was under the control of Samagi Jana Balawegaya, by issuing a special gazette notification... Read More


Operative of underworld figure 'Welle Saranga arrested with firearm

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Officers of the Western Province North Crimes Division arrested an operative of the alleged organised criminal and major drug trafficker 'Welle Saranga ', who was preparing to as... Read More


Geopolitical pressure cited as China Merchants Port exits Colombo logistics project

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lankan observers suspect geopolitical influence played a role in China Merchants Port Holdings withdrawing from a $392 million joint venture to build a major logistics hub at... Read More


Nepal seeks to recover Colombo land allegedly sold without authorisation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Nepalese government has begun steps to recover land in Colombo that was allegedly sold to private individuals by its former honorary consul without government approval more t... Read More


Sarana Gunawardena's wife and court office assistant further remanded

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered today (20) to remand the wife of former deputy minister Sarana Gunawardena and another until the 30th regarding an incident ... Read More


Harin Fernando appears in court over alleged election law violation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Deputy General Secretary of the United National Party and former minister Harin Fernando appeared before Badulla Magistrate's Court today (20) regarding an incident of allegedly ... Read More


Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa pays tribute to Kavanthissa tusker

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has shared an emotional tribute on his Facebook page following the death of Kawanthissa, a majestic tusker regarded as a living symbol deeply i... Read More


Ravana falls flows spectacularly amid increased tourist arrivals

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Ravana Falls, located along the Wellawaya-Bandarawela road, has been flowing spectacularly over the past few days, with its scenic beauty captured on camera. A large number of l... Read More