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Mark Carney sworn in as Canada's prime minister

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's prime minister on Friday, succeeding Justin Trudeau. Carney, 59, emphasized a different approach to relations with U.S. President Donald Tru... Read More


Two brothers killed in Grandpass

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Two brothers, both aged 23, died after being stabbed during an altercation between two parties in Grandpass this morning (15). Police are searching for two suspects allegedly in... Read More


Batalanda Commission report to be debated in Parliament

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake, announced in Parliament that a two-day debate will be held on the Batalanda Commission report soon and that the report will also b... Read More


West Indies edge Sri Lanka to enter final

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- West Indies Masters defeated Sri Lanka Masters by six runs in a thrilling semifinal of the International Masters League 2025 on Friday. Chasing a target of 180, Sri Lanka Maste... Read More


Fire damages three shops in Hagarapitiya

Sri Lanka, March 15 -- A fire broke out at three shops in the Jambutenna area of Hagarapitiya under the Nortonbridge Police Division early this morning. The fire, which started around 1.30 am, affecte... Read More


Coastal route train delayed due to technical fault

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- The Railway Control Room reported a delay on the coastal route due to a train experiencing a technical fault near the Panadura Railway Station. A train running from Panadura to... Read More


Batalanda Commission report to be presented in Parliament today

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- The 'Batalanda Commission Report' will be presented in Parliament today, according to the Department of Government Information. Published by HT Digital Content Services with pe... Read More


Former Boossa Prison officer shot dead in Akmeemana

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- A former Superintendent (SP) of the Boossa Prison, Siridath Dhammika, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman at Thalagaha in Akmeemana, police reported. According to the Akmee... Read More


Suspect detained for 48 hours - doctor describes her ordeal

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate Nalaka Sanjeewa Jayasuriya granted permission for police to detain and question the 34-year-old suspect accused of raping a female trainee speciali... Read More


Notice for O/L students on NIC confirmation letters

Sri Lanka, March 14 -- G.C.E. Ordinary Level candidates who have not yet received their National Identity Card confirmation letters can collect them on March 15, 2025 (Saturday) from 8:30 a.m. to 12:3... Read More