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Extraordinary gazette bans 15 terrorist organizations, including LTTE

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued, banning 15 terrorist organizations, including the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The Extraordinary Gazette notif... Read More


UK premier reaffirms support for Ukraine

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday held high-level discussions with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In hi... Read More


Australia edges out England in thrilling Champions Trophy clash

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Australia 356 for 5 (Inglis 120*, Carey 69, Short 63, Rashid 1-47) beat England 351 for 8 (Duckett 165, Root 68, Dwarshuis 3-66, Labuschagne 2-41, Zampa 2-64) by five wickets Be... Read More


Pope Francis' condition deteriorates as Vatican describes health as 'critical'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Vatican announced on Saturday that Pope Francis' health had worsened in the past 24 hours, marking the first time his condition has been described as "critical." The 88-year-... Read More


Details emerge on shooter's WhatsApp messages before shooting

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Investigations have uncovered significant details about Commando Samindu, the suspected shooter in the murder of organized crime leader Ganemulla Sanjeewa and another gang member... Read More


Two suspects in Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Two suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa have been remanded until March 7, following an order by Colombo Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeewan... Read More


Funeral of Middeniya shooting victims, Kajja and the two children held

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The funeral of Aruna Vidanagamage, alias Kajja, and his two children, who were killed in a shooting in Middeniya, was held this afternoon at the cemetery in Weeraketiya - Medamul... Read More


Man dies after illness following tooth extraction in Balangoda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A 31-year-old man from the Batuwatta area of Balangoda has died after falling ill following a tooth extraction at a private dental surgery. The man was hospitalized due to compl... Read More


Increasing opposition representation in committees to be considered

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Leader of the House announced at a special Party Leaders' meeting today (22) that the government will consider and soon convey its decision on increasing the representation o... Read More


Arjun Aloysius released from prison

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Director of W.M. Mendis and Company, Arjun Aloysius, along with two others, has been released from prison after serving time for failing to pay Rs. 3.5 billion in VAT, according ... Read More