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Litro assures uninterrupted gas supply for November

Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- Litro Gas stated that a vessel named Quarantine carrying 3,900 metric tonnes of gas is scheduled to arrive in the island tomorrow (01). The company announced that the unloading ... Read More


Advisory council appointed for Anuradhapura Sacred City development

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- An advisory council was appointed to implement development programs for the Anuradhapura Sacred City under the co-chairmanship of Acting Atamasthanadhipathi Most Venerable Ithala... Read More


Sri Lanka's inflation rises to 8.3% in October

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Inflation in Sri Lanka rose to 8.3% from the 8.0% recorded in September, according to the Colombo Consumer Price Index, the Department of Census and Statistics stated. According... Read More


ASPI of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed after losing 124.82 points

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The All-Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed at 20,142.33 after losing 124.82 points. The S&P SL20 index ended at 5,746.40 following an 27.52-point loss. Turn... Read More


Chicken theft dispute ends in murder, death sentences upheld

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal filed by two men convicted of murder, affirming the death sentences imposed by the Tangalle High Court. A three-judge bench comprising Justi... Read More


Fishermen and naval community advised to avoid sailing in Andaman sea area

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The naval and fishing communities were advised to refrain from sailing in a specific sea area until further notice due to the impact of the depression in the Andaman Sea area. A... Read More


Retired Supreme Court Judge V. K. Malalgoda appointed new Chairman of Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Retired Supreme Court Judge V. K. Malalgoda was appointed as the new Chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made this appointme... Read More


UNP Working Committee meets at Sirikotha

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The United National Party Working Committee meeting commenced today (30) at the Sirikotha Party Headquarters in Pitakotte. Many Working Committee members attended the meeting, w... Read More


Three hospitalised after diesel barrel explosion

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Three employees injured in an emergency incident at a factory on the Meepe - Ingiriya road have been admitted to the Homagama Base Hospital. Police say the incident occurred whe... Read More


No-confidence motion against Speaker will not be debated on Nov 03

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The no-confidence motion submitted by the opposition against the Speaker will not be taken up for debate on the 3rd of November, says Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayak... Read More