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Hiru Media Network wins big at Lanka Chairman's Business Excellence Awards 2026

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- Hiru Media Network secured top honours across television, radio, news, digital platforms, and live entertainment at the Lanka Chairman's Business Excellence Awards 2026. Hiru TV... Read More


United National Party marks 80th anniversary

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- The United National Party marks its 80th anniversary today (6 September), with a special commemorative programme held under the patronage of party leader and former President Ran... Read More


Peradeniya to Colombo train services to resume in October following Cyclone Ditwah repairs

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- Train operations from Peradeniya to Colombo, which were suspended following damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, will resume in October, according to Deputy Minister of Transport and... Read More


Over 113,000 people provided with drinking water

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- The Disaster Management Centre is currently distributing drinking water to 113,354 people across 35 Divisional Secretariat Divisions in seven districts severely affected by preva... Read More


Remains of Navy officer missing in attack craft accident brought home

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- The remains of the Navy officer who went missing following an accident involving an attack craft on 15 August were brought to his residence in Werahera, Boralesgamuwa, last night... Read More


President says 22nd Constitutional Amendment will be presented to Parliament promptly following court determination

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government will take swift action to table and pass the 22nd Constitutional Amendment in Parliament as soon as the determination is re... Read More


Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa questions President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on necessity of referendum for 22nd Amendment

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as to why a public referendum is not deemed necessary for the proposed 22nd Amendment to the ... Read More


Sports minister rejects athlete's claims of neglect, highlights Olympic support scheme

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has dismissed claims by a national athlete regarding a lack of state support, asserting that the individual is already part of the national po... Read More


Amendments to key local government acts in final stages, says Deputy Minister Ruwan Senarath

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- Amendments to the three main local government statutes-the Municipal Councils Ordinance, the Urban Councils Ordinance, and the Pradeshiya Sabhas Act-are in their final stages, ac... Read More


Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe accuses government of undermining democracy and condemns arrest of Namal Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Sept. 6 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has accused the government of undermining Sri Lanka's democratic system and people's sovereignty, while strongly condemning the arrest and r... Read More