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ADB approves $100 Mn to strengthen social protection, expand economic opportunities in SL

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $100 million in financing to support reforms and investments that will strengthen social protection, economic inclusion, and well-be... Read More


Government defends Sallay's arrest in response to UN human rights concerns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay, the former Director of the State Intelligence Service and former Director of Military Intelligence, has been the subject of an official diplo... Read More


Harsha questions government's criticism of Wickremesinghe's economic policies

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeks advice from Duminda Hulangamuwa, who also served as an economic adviser to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, MP Harsha de Silva told... Read More


BASL challenges two proposed security bills in Supreme Court

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has filed a special determination petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill and the Prevention of... Read More


Court order sparks tension at Gnanasara Thera release protest at Viharamahadevi Park

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- A tense situation arose during the satyagraha being held at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo demanding the release of Bodu Bala Sena organization general secretary Ven. Galagoda At... Read More


Bus overturns on Anuradhapura-Puttalam road, leaving one dead and ten injured

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- A passenger bus travelling from Colombo to Vavuniya overturned near the 19th post area in Saliyawewa on the Anuradhapura-Puttalam road, resulting in one death and ten injuries, a... Read More


Fishermen advised to avoid Bay of Bengal waters until further notice

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Department of Meteorology informed fishermen and naval communities to refrain from engaging in fishing and naval activities in the sea areas between North latitudes 10 and 20... Read More


Registration of 48 cc motorcycles mandatory, DMT says

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- The Department of Motor Traffic stated that the registration of motorcycles with an engine capacity of 48 cc is mandatory. Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Retired Air Vic... Read More


Landslide warnings issued for several districts for next 24 hours

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Landslide warnings were issued for Badulla, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Kegalle, Ratnapura, Colombo, Kalutara, Kurunegala, and Monaragala districts for the next 24 hours. The National ... Read More


Social media reports regarding Indian religious leader visit clarified as outdated

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Circulating news regarding the Sri Lankan visit of Indian religious leader Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri relates to an earlier journey undertaken on February 23 of thi... Read More