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Keerthi Tennakoon lists 12 tax amendments introduced over the past two years

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Sri Lanka Human Rights Centre Executive Director Rajith Keerthi Tennakoon has outlined 12 tax revisions introduced by the new Government over the past two years, stating that the ... Read More


Four arrested after one year over brutal murder of youth

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Four suspects have been arrested a year after a 24-year-old youth was allegedly brutally assaulted, murdered, burned, and dumped into the Kelani River following a special operatio... Read More


Government's development program is still in its early stages, says Minister Samantha Vidyarathna

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Minister Samantha Vidyarathna says the government is continuing to carry out a major programme of work to develop the country. Addressing an event today (01), the Minister said t... Read More


Tusker carcass found near Kahattagasdigiliya reservoir with left tusk missing

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The carcass of a wild elephant has been found in a forested area near a paddy field close to Kayangollawa Wewa in the Meeminnawala area of Kahattagasdigiliya. Officers from the K... Read More


Youth drowns in Kalu Ganga

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- A young man tragically lost his life after drowning while bathing in the Kalu Ganga in Kalutara alongside his friends, according to the Kalutara South Police. The deceased has be... Read More


Missing Kudawella fishing boat and four crew members found safe after Cyclone Arnab

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- A fishing boat from Kudawella and its four crew members, who went missing after losing communication while at sea due to Cyclone Arnab, have been found safe. The Ministry of Fish... Read More


Red weather alert issued as cyclone 'Murasu' develops over Bay of Bengal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued a red weather alert for several sea areas due to Cyclone 'Murasu', which has developed over the Bay of Bengal. The warning, issued at 3 p... Read More


Man seriously injured after jumping into Menik Ganga while fleeing police in Kataragama

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- A 34-year-old man was seriously injured after jumping into the Menik Ganga and hitting his head on a rock while attempting to flee from police officers who went to arrest him in K... Read More


Sri Lanka to sign new MoU with South Korea for vocational training and student exchange programmes

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- Sri Lanka is set to enter into new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with South Korea to introduce vocational training and student exchange programmes, the Ministry of Labour has ... Read More


SLPP to launch islandwide grassroot-level meetings from Monday

Sri Lanka, Nov. 1 -- The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will begin a series of village-level meetings across the country on Monday (November 2), starting in the Colombo District, party Operations ... Read More