Upcountry Train Services Disrupted
Colombo, June 23 (The reporter) – Train services on the upcountry line have been disrupted between Inguru Oya and Galboda railway stations this morning, the...
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Women’s Empowerment Bill Approved
Colombo, June 20 (The reporter) – Parliament approved the Women’s Empowerment Bill with amendments today. Some amendments proposed by the opposition were also included in...
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Indian Foreign Minister to Visit Sri Lanka Tomorrow
Colombo, June 19 (The reporter) – Indian Foreign Minister S. Jayashankar is scheduled for an official visit to Sri Lanka tomorrow (20), the Foreign Ministry...
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Bus Collision in Ranala Injures Nearly 50, Including Students
June 19 – A private bus and a school bus collided head-on in the Ranala area, resulting in injuries to nearly 50 individuals, including students....
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Lotus Road Blocked Due to Protest
Colombo, June 18 (The reporter) – Vehicular movements on Lotus Road in Colombo have been obstructed due to a protest by the university non-academic staff,...
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Police Fire Water Cannons to Disperse Protesters
Colombo, June 18 (The reporter) – Police fired water cannons to disperse protesters near the parliament entry road at Polduwa Junction a short while ago....
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Biting the Hands That Feed You
Ratnapura, June 11 (The reporter) – A family seeking refuge at the home of a prominent gem businessman in Ratnapura, after being affected by floods, has...
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President Forms Committee to Address Public Service Salary Anomalies
Colombo, June 11 (The reporter) – In a move to address longstanding salary anomalies within the public service, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced the formation...
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New Laws Planned to Control Wetland Destruction and Illegal Constructions
Colombo, June 10 (The reporter) – New laws are set to be enacted to control the destruction of wetlands, including illegal constructions, as per Housing, Construction,...
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President Meets Indian External Affairs Minister
President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi today. They discussed bilateral ties with India and the subcontinent’s neighborhood programs.