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SC upholds bank's right to sue guarantor directly

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Supreme Court ruled that banks hold the legal authority to take direct legal action against a guarantor without first suing the principal debtor, on the condition that the gua... Read More


Over 3 kg of 'Ice' found in Baduraliya

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- A haul of drugs has been discovered inside 60 small parcels, near a road in the Thumbagalla Kanda area of Baduraliya. According to the Police reports the discovery consists of a ... Read More


Rain in several areas after 1 p.m. today

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Department of Meteorology, issuing a statement, announced that showers or thundershowers may occur at times today (29) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western Province... Read More


State of Emergency extended by another month

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification further extending the State of Public Emergency currently imposed throughout the country. This... Read More


Hiru Shakya Singha ceremony at historic Mahiyanganaya temple tomorrow

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- To mark the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, the Hiru Shakya Singha Ceremony, organised by the Hiru Media Network, including Hiru TV and Hiru FM, will be held at the historic Mahiyangana... Read More


Father remanded over deaths of two kids in lodge fire

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The father of two children who died in a fire at a lodge in Batticaloa town has been remanded until the 1st of next month after being produced before the Batticaloa Magistrate's C... Read More


Strong winds expected in several offshore sea areas

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Department of Meteorology says wind speeds may intensify in offshore sea areas stretching from Kankesanthurai to Chilaw via Mannar, and from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota. ... Read More


Three killed in multiple motorcycle accidents

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Sri Lanka Police Headquarters says three people have died following three separate motorcycle accidents reported yesterday (27) in different parts of the island. The accident... Read More


SL economic growth will be 3%, says IMF

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the 5th and 6th reviews of Sri Lanka's Extended Fund Facility programme. Accordingly, Sri Lanka is set t... Read More


SL open to the world as a reliable partner, says PM

Sri Lanka, May 28 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said Sri Lanka is an open and reliable partner committed to regional cooperation and international relations. The Prime Minister made these ... Read More