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All-Island School Teacher Development officers to withdraw from academic activities

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Secretary of the All-Island School Teacher Development Officers' Association, Viraj Manaranga, states that Teacher Development Officers working across the entire school syste... Read More


Vehicle imports may exceed US$1.5 billion this year, says Central Bank Governor

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka is likely to spend over US$1.5 billion on vehicle imports this year, according to Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. This expenditure exceeds the previous... Read More


Thai government moves to bring back 2 gifted elephants from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka on October 28 to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and al... Read More


Assets seized and wife remanded in 'Backoe Saman' case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- In the ongoing investigation into drug trafficker 'Backoe Saman,' who was recently arrested in Indonesia, the Western North Crimes Division has seized two luxury buses belonging ... Read More


Air Force deploys three aircraft to monitor southern and western seas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Air Force Commander Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe announced that three aircraft have been deployed to conduct surveillance operations in the Southern and Western seas to curb ill... Read More


Weligama PS Chairman's murder is a result of conflict among criminals, says Minister of Public Security

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated in Parliament last afternoon (22) that the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wi... Read More


Tensions erupt in Nawalapitiya over sealing of shops

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A tense situation unfolded yesterday (22) in Nawalapitiya after the Nawalapitiya Urban Council (UC) attempted to collect nearly Rs. 150 million in rent arrears from shop owners a... Read More


Cabinet approves immediate appointment of new Surveyor General

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the immediate appointment of N. K. U. Rohana as the new Surveyor General of the Survey Department of Sri Lanka. Rohana previous... Read More


Cabinet approves appointments to national planning and survey departments

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved two key appointments to fill vacancies created by recent retirements in the public service. K. T. I. Premaratne, an officer of the Special ... Read More


Galle-Beliatta railway line blocked by fallen tree

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- A tree fell across the main Galle-Beliatta railway line in the Katugoda area, disrupting train services on the coastal route, the Railway Department stated. The Sagarika train, ... Read More