Two killed, teenager critically injured in Maligawatte clash over romantic dispute
Two young men were killed and a 16-year-old was left critically injured following a violent clash in Maligawatte, Colombo 10,
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Fuel prices increased
Ceypetco interested fuel prices from midnight today. Auto Diesel increased by Rs. 10 to Rs.392, Super Diesel by Rs.50, Octane
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Met Dept issues amber alert for severe lightning
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for severe lightning valid
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World Bank approves $110 million to rebuild 600 km of cyclone-damaged roads
The World Bank has approved US$110 million to repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
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Parliamentary Subcommittee reviews World Bank school modernisation project
The Parliamentary Subcommittee on Shortage of Physical Resources in Schools met recently under the chairmanship of MP Samanmali Gunasinghe to
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Minister Saroja Paulraj calls for protecting children’s mental freedom on Children’s Day
Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj called for restoring children’s mental freedom, moral development and childhood
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Sri Lanka’s inflation holds steady at 8% in September
The Overall Rate of Inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, remained unchanged at
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Airbus Case: Court orders forfeiture of Rs. 40 Mn bail deposited by Aravinda de Silva and wife
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (30) ordered the forfeiture of bail money deposited by former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda
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New endemic plant species identified in Kithulgala
Researchers have identified a new plant species endemic to Sri Lanka in the Mannakeththa Ella ecosystem in Kithulgala, Kegalle District.
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Sri Lanka seeks ex-Maldivian President’s help to save Anojan from execution in Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka is seeking the assistance of a former Maldivian president to appeal to the Saudi King for clemency for Sivarasa Anojan, who faces a death sentence in…
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‘Mage Awanaduwa’: After acquittal, Gammanpila plans book on 11-year court battle
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila says he plans to publish a book about the cases against him after being
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CAA seizes 801 reusable plastic bottles during raids in Pettah
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken 801 reusable plastic bottles into custody as case productions during special raids conducted.
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Education Reforms Discussed at Colombo Zonal Student Parliament
The first session of the Colombo Zonal Student Parliament was held at the historic Old Parliamentary Chamber of the Presidential Secretariat, bringing school…
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Government Plans to Import 50 More Buses Before 2027 New Year
The government plans to import 50 additional buses before the Sinhala and Hindu New Year in 2027, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake says. New intercity…
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Dappula’s Easter Sunday ‘grand conspiracy’ claim demolished
Senior Additional Solicitor General Haripriya Jayasundera, PC, requested the Trial-at-Bar ahead of the declaration of its verdict that those found guilty…
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Afternoon thundershowers expected across several areas from tomorrow
The Department of Meteorology has forecast an increase in afternoon thundershowers across several provinces beginning October 1. The public has been advised to…
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Prominent Panadura businessman abducted by unknown group
A prominent businessman from Panadura was reportedly abducted by an unidentified group while returning home on Wednesday morning. Police have launched an…
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Govt. allocates Rs. 15 billion to grant diesel subsidy in October
The Sri Lankan government has allocated Rs. 15 billion for a diesel fuel subsidy during the month of October. The measure forms part of a three-month…
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891 illegal firearms seized by police so far this year
Sri Lanka Police have seized 891 illegal firearms in operations conducted between January 1 and September 17 this year, according to Cabinet Spokesman Dr.…