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Nimal Lanza criticizes government's inability to control egg prices

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 11:24

Former Member of Parliament Nimal Lanza criticized the current government's failure to manage basic commodity prices, stating that they cannot even control... Read More

Kumar Sangakkara named captain for International Masters League

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 9:07

Legendary cricketer Kumar Sangakkara has been appointed as the captain of the Sri Lankan team for the upcoming International Masters League (IML)... Read More

Body of 23 year old found in well near Elpitiya Stadium (Video)

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 8:54

A man's body was discovered in a well near the Elpitiya Public Stadium yesterday afternoon (08). The deceased, a 23-year-old resident of Mattaka, Vaihena,... Read More

Candidates must submit assets and liabilities with nominations

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 8:48

Election Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake has announced that all candidates submitting nominations for the upcoming parliamentary elections are... Read More

Main political party nominations for general election in final stage

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 9:00

Political reports indicate that the nominations for the major political parties contesting the Parliamentary General Election, scheduled for November 14,... Read More

Investigation continues into schoolgirl tragedy at Lotus Tower

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 9:12

The police have recorded statements from five individuals regarding the tragic death of a 16-year-old schoolgirl who reportedly committed suicide by jumping... Read More

Raids on illegal distillery in Jaela

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 10:47

Excise Commissioner officers conducted a raid on a large-scale Kasippu distillery located in the Muthurajawela, Uswatakeiyava area of Jaela yesterday (08).The... Read More

Sajith emphasizes necessity of economic and political stability for debt repayment

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 11:05

Sajith Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and Samagi Jana Sandanhanaya, stressed the need for rapid economic growth to address the country's... Read More

Showers expected in several areas

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 8:41

Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts.Showers or thundershowers... Read More

Inmates escape: three officers suspended from Angunakolapelessa Prison

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 8:53

Three officers at Angunakolapelessa Prison have been interdicted following the escape of four inmates on October 1, 2024. The incident occurred when ten... Read More

Deadline for postal voting applications extended to October 10

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 8:44

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced an extension for the submission of postal voting applications for the 2024 General Election. Originally... Read More

U.S. President Joe Biden congratulates President

Wednesday, 09 October 2024 - 9:05

U.S. President Joseph R. Biden Jr. (Joe Biden) extended his congratulations to Sri Lanka’s newly elected President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake.The... Read More

Student falls to death from observation deck of Colombo's Lotus Tower (Video)

Monday, 07 October 2024 - 19:42

A tragic incident occurred today when a female student from an international school fell to her death from the observation deck of the Lotus Tower in Colombo.... Read More

Election Commission gazettes symbols for 2024 parliamentary election candidates

Monday, 07 October 2024 - 15:24

The Election Commission has officially gazetted the symbols reserved for candidates contesting in the upcoming 2024 parliamentary elections.The gazette... Read More

Landslide warnings issued for Galle and Kalutara districts

Monday, 07 October 2024 - 19:43

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued second-level landslide warnings for the Galle and Kalutara districts due to recent heavy... Read More

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