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Rupee depreciation does not increase real debt burden - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Deputy Minister of Finance, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says that although the rupee's depreciation increases the rupee value of foreign currency loans, it does not actually incr... Read More


Samurdhi employees not used for politics - Upali Pannilage

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Minister of Rural Development Dr. Upali Pannilage stated that, unlike previous governments, Samurdhi employees have not been used for political activities and that an environment... Read More


Archchuna alleges LTTE diaspora funded NPP rise to power

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Parliamentarian Archuna Ramanathan has claimed that funds to bring the National People's Power (NPP) into power were provided by the LTTE diaspora. He alleged that the intention... Read More


23 dengue deaths reported so far this year - NDCU

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The National Dengue Control Unit says that 23 dengue-related deaths have been reported so far this year. This was stated by Community Medicine Specialist Dr. Prashila Samaraweer... Read More


We have the strength to deliver if given power - Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that people in the country are currently living under very difficult conditions. Speaking to the media after attending the "Mehewaraka Pr... Read More


Provincial council elections after new law is passed - Nalinda

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says that the provincial council elections will be held once Parliament enacts the necessary law related to the provincial council election system. He... Read More


No political promises fulfilled - Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The President of the Public Services United Nurses' Union, Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera, stated that although politicians have made various promises, none of them has be... Read More


General Suresh Sallay continues hunger strike for sixth day

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retd) Suresh Sallay, who is currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Colombo, is reported to be... Read More


Indigenous land rights to be expedited, PM tells Wannila Aththo

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- A meeting was held between Indigenous leader Uruwarige Wannila Aththo and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The discussion took place yesterday at the Parliamentary complex... Read More


Rough seas warning issued for multiple coastal areas

Sri Lanka, June 13 -- The Department of Meteorology says that wind speeds in the sea areas off the coast from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar may increase up to 60-70 km/h, and these sea areas ... Read More