Four arrested over killing of 'Kos Malli's' brother-in-law
Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of Damith Prasad Fonseka, alias 'Bhootha Kaluwa', the brother-in-law of alleged…
Politics
Sri Lankan politics news: government, parliament, elections and policy, with the regional and world politics that shape them — from Serendib News.
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Namal Rajapaksa remanded until Sept. 23 in airbus case
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been remanded until September 23 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court in connection with the controversial Airbus…
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Kosovo's ex-President Thaci convicted of war crimes, sentenced to 25 years in prison
Former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci has been convicted of four counts of war crimes by a European Union-backed special court. The court sentenced the former…
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Aravinda de Silva
Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has issued arrest warrants for former Sri Lankan cricketer Aravinda de Silva and his wife, Priyanga Anushka Wijenayake, after…
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Shiranthi Rajapaksa Leaves for Singapore for Medical Treatment
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has left Sri Lanka for Singapore for medical treatment. Her departure comes ahead of a September 24 summons by the…
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Saudi coalition says Houthi drone destroyed near Mecca
Saudi coalition intercepts Houthi drone near Mecca, marking a second attack attempt on the holy city since 2017.
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Tiny UK village holds 'independence' vote over asylum seeker housing
Piddington, a central English village of 350 people, held a symbolic "independence referendum" on Tuesday to protest against plans to house more than 1,200…
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Students of Rahmaniya Maha Vidyalaya Eravur visit Presidential Secretariat and President’s House
A group of students from Rahmaniya Maha Vidyalaya, Eravur, Batticaloa visited the Presidential Secretariat and President’s House on Monday (14) afternoon .
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Sanath Jayasuriya as Brand Ambassador
Global Housing & Real Estate (Pvt) Ltd (GHR) has announced a landmark partnership with Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya, as its Brand Ambassador as…
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Cabinet approves 39 new health sector projects for 2027
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the implementation of 39 new developmental projects within the national health sector scheduled for 2027.…
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Tamil Nadu Assembly records establish M.K. Stalin was a political prisoner under MISA during Emergency
Historical records confirm M.K. Stalin was a political prisoner under MISA during the Emergency, as established in Tamil Nadu Assembly debates.
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Sri Lanka and Thailand Sign Agreements to Expand Employment Opportunities
Sri Lanka and Thailand have signed landmark labour agreements in Bangkok, with Thailand approving the initial recruitment of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers and…
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India, Asia rethink LNG after a $7.4bn spot bill
Asian nations spent billions on spot LNG after supply disruptions. These higher costs pressure economies reliant on natural gas imports. Countries are now…
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PM highlights importance of art and culture for a thriving nation and beautiful life
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized that art, culture, and social harmony are fundamental for citizens to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.…
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Government to remove VAT on school books: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government will eliminate the Value Added Tax on school books to alleviate financial burdens on students…
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US hosts Sri Lankan MPs for talks on governance and innovation
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) Bethany Poulos Morrison met with a group
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BRICS Finance Ministers & central bank chiefs voice concern about 'unilateral imposition' of tariffs
BRICS finance ministers express concerns over unilateral tariffs, advocate for local currency trade solutions, and support multilateral trading systems.
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Australian-first work-from-home laws dead in the water after shock vote
The Opposition has been accused of a sneaky move as landmark legislation was debated.