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Saliya Pieris warns proposed organised crime bill could lead to arbitrary arrests

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Former Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President and President's Counsel Saliya Pieris has questioned the safeguards in the proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, warn... Read More


Harshana Nanayakkara rejects claims that organised crime bill targets long hair and tattoos

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Justice and National Integration Minister, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, has rejected as false claims circulating on social media that the proposed Prevention of Organise... Read More


Buddha Sasana Council approves committee proposals on handling detained Buddhist monks

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- The Buddha Sasana Council met today (20) at the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, with the participation of members of the Maha Sangha representing all t... Read More


President pays final respects to Most Venerable Kappetiyagoda Sirivimala Thera

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake paid his final respects this afternoon (20) to Deputy Chief Prelate of the Ramanna Sect and Chief Incumbent of the Getambe Rajopavanaramaya in ... Read More


Nalinda Jayatissa rejects claims that proposed anti-terrorism bill targets tattoos and long hair

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today (20) addressed several controversial issues surrounding the new Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, which t... Read More


Tense situation in front of Environment Ministry over Kavantissa: Protesters demand Minister's resignation while hooting at officials

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Environmental organisations, civil society groups, and social activists are currently holding a massive protest in front of the "Sobadam Piyasa" Environment Ministry in Battaramu... Read More


Sri Lanka aims to clear backlog of 650,000 number plates and 450,000 driving licenses within six months

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Sri Lanka expects to resolve the backlog of 650,000 vehicle number plates and 450,000 driving licences within the next six months, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, retired ... Read More


Sajith calls for special task force and wildlife hospital to protect Sri Lanka's remaining tuskers

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has proposed setting up a dedicated task force to safeguard Sri Lanka's remaining tuskers, along with a specialised wildlife hospital, modern v... Read More


Sri Lanka aims to welcome five million international tourists annually by 2030

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Speaking at the launch of the Gampaha District Tourism Promotion Strategic Plan in Negombo, Herath highlighted tourist safety as a major priority in the country's efforts to expa... Read More


Vidullanka and David Pieris commission 10 MW solar power plant in Ranna

Sri Lanka, Oct. 20 -- Vidullanka PLC, in partnership with David Pieris Motor Company, has commissioned a 10 MW solar power plant in Ranna, marking another step in Sri Lanka's renewable energy developm... Read More