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Guaranteed paddy price to protect both farmers and consumers - Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Minister Sunil Handunnetti told Parliament today (05) that the opposition is creating various topics as they lack real issues to discuss. He stated that the public outcry over mo... Read More


President to visit UAE next week

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Foreign Ministry announced that the President will embark on an official visit to the United Arab Emirates from February 10 to 13 at the invitation of the UAE President. Duri... Read More


US plane carrying 104 Indian nationals deported from US

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A US military transport aircraft carrying 104 Indian nationals deported from the United States landed in Amritsar after taking off from San Antonio, Texas. Most of those on board ... Read More


Sri Lanka wins toss and elects to bat in second Test

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat in the second Test against Australia, much to their relief. Players who were engaged in fielding drills paused to watch the toss and quickl... Read More


Trump says U.S. wants to take over Gaza Strip

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- President Donald Trump said the U.S. would take over the war-ravaged Gaza Strip and develop it economically after Palestinians are resettled elsewhere, actions that would shatter ... Read More


Four injured in clash between bus drivers and conductors

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Four people have been hospitalized following a violent clash between drivers and conductors of two private buses this evening (05), police said. The incident occurred on the Badu... Read More


Court orders C.B. Ratnayake to pay Rs. 250 million in defamation case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Mount Lavinia District Court has ordered former SLPP MP C.B. Ratnayake to pay Rs. 250 million in compensation to SJB MP Sujeewa Senasinghe for defamation over comments made du... Read More


Ramesh Mendis recalled for second Test as Australia eyes series win

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Sam Konstas has left the Sri Lanka tour to play in the upcoming Sheffield Shield match for New South Wales, with Sri Lanka calling up Ramesh Mendis for the second Test against Aus... Read More


7 million die annually due to air pollution

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Sri Lanka Respiratory Society states that air pollution causes the deaths of 7 million people worldwide each year. Specialist Dr. Neranjan Dissanayake, the society's chairman... Read More


Opposition leaders hold key discussion on parliamentary affairs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- A crucial discussion on future political and parliamentary affairs took place today (05) at the Opposition Leader's Office in Parliament, chaired by Opposition Leader Sajith Prema... Read More