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Six dead, one missing amid severe weather conditions in Sri Lanka
At least six people have died due to the adverse weather conditions currently affecting the Sabaragamuwa Province and the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts, according to Police.
Police also reported that one person has gone missing after…
Cabinet approves amendment bill seeking to extend judges’ retirement age – Minister
Sri Lanka's Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill that includes provisions to extend the retirement age of judges.
Accordingly, speaking on TV programme last night (04), the Minister of Justice…
IAJ calls on Sri Lanka to reconsider judges’ retirement age amendment
The International Association of Judges (IAJ), the world's largest global organization representing national judges' associations, has called on the Sri Lankan Government to reconsider its proposed constitutional amendment to extend the…
Special discussion to be held tomorrow on Grade 5 Scholarship, A/L exams amid adverse weather
A special discussion on the upcoming Grade 5 Scholarship Examination and the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will be held tomorrow (05) in view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions.
The meeting will bring together…
Flood risk unlikely to worsen today amid reduced rainfall – Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department says there is no immediate risk of the current flood situation worsening, as heavy rainfall is not expected today.
Speaking to the media this morning (04), the department's Director of Hydrology and Disaster…
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Fromer TMVP spokesman spills the beans to Channel 4
Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…