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Balangoda Kassapa Thero resumes meals

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The midday meal provided by the Trincomalee Prison yesterday was initially refused by Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, though he later consumed food in the afternoon. Prison sp... Read More


Three injured in motorcycle collision

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Three individuals were injured last night (15) following a collision between two motorcycles at the Rilawala Junction in Polgasowita. According to the Kahathuduwa Police, the vi... Read More


Fire breaks out at popular showroom

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- A sudden fire has broken out at a well-known commercial showroom in Ratnapura. The Fire Brigade stated that two fire engines have been deployed to the scene to control the blaze.... Read More


Opposition MP goes to SLHRC over death threats

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Anuradhapura District Member of Parliament Rohana Bandara has announced his intention to file formal complaints with the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commi... Read More


More suspects arrested over Kohuwala shooting

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- Three additional suspects have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the shooting incident that took place in front of a house in Bodhiyatta, Kohuwala. The shooting, w... Read More


Lanka Ride Cycling Tour commences

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The Lanka Ride cycling tour, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, commenced today (16). The race officially flagged off at 9:00 am near the Lake House premises... Read More


Balangoda Kassapa Thero temporarily suspends hunger strike

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The hunger strike initiated by Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero in Trincomalee prison was temporarily called off until January 19, the next scheduled court date. National Freedo... Read More


Over 93% livelihood losses in cyclone-hit areas, UNDP flags urgent recovery financing

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka have suffered extensive damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, according to a new United Nations... Read More


Opposition gains control of CMC Finance Committee

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The joint opposition, led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), secured control of the Finance Committee, the most influential body within the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). Dur... Read More


Thai Pongal a lesson in empathy and gratitude, says opposition leader

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called for the creation of an empathetic society where individuals respect one another's cultural and religious identities. In a message releas... Read More