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Government prioritises raising judges' retirement age over other issues - Sajith Premadasa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The Government is processing constitutional amendments to increase the retirement age of the judges, leaving aside the burning issues faced by the people, and it has become the bi... Read More


Detention orders obtained for SLFP Medirigiriya organiser

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Detention orders were obtained for the arrested Sri Lanka Freedom Party Medirigiriya organiser, Chintaka Terence Wijerathne. This was after producing facts before the Polonnaruwa... Read More


Tunisian youth dies while surfing in Weligama

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- A 21-year-old Tunisian tourist died after being swept away while surfing off the Weligama sea. The tourist was surfing with a group of Tunisian nationals at the Parana Kade beach... Read More


Advanced Level examination begins tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The 2026 Advanced Level Examination is scheduled to commence tomorrow (10). It will be held until September 5 at 2,532 examination centres. A guideline for steps to be taken if ... Read More


Youth dies in motorcycle collision in Giriulla

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- A motorcyclist died in a fatal road incident last night (08), on the Mathawa Hamanagoda road in the Giriulla police division. Police state that the mishap occurred when a motorcy... Read More


Duo nabbed for possessing counterfeit notes

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- Two suspects who carried counterfeit currency notes to deposit at a bank located in the Mulankavil Police Division were arrested, Mulankavil police said. The suspects were arrest... Read More


Communication centre owner nabbed with counterfeit notes and equipment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- An individual was arrested along with a stock of counterfeit currency notes and equipment, including printing machines, during a raid on a communication centre located in the Kott... Read More


How Lee Kuan Yew anticipated Southeast Asia's terror threat

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- On Singapore's 61st National Day, Professor Rohan Gunaratna pays tribute to Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding father, recalling his personal encounters with the statesman and his... Read More


Human head found dumped in thicket

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- A human head without a torso was found in the Wellawaya, Thune Kanuwa area on the Ella-Wellawaya road, police said. Police mentioned that this human head was found in a thicket n... Read More


Opposition accuses Government of silencing critics and shifting blame

Sri Lanka, Aug. 9 -- The Government is attempting to suppress opposition political forces, civil organisations, voluntary groups and the Maha Sangha while moving the country towards an authoritarian s... Read More