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Truck driver involved in Akurana accident arrested
The driver of a cement truck involved in a fatal multi-vehicle accident in Akurana this morning (19) has been arrested by Alawathugoda Police.
At least four people were killed and eight others injured when the cement truck collided with…
Gammanpila challenges proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill in Supreme Court, seeks referendum
Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has filed a petition with the Supreme Court seeking a ruling that certain provisions of the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, presented to Parliament by the government, are inconsistent with the…
GMOA warns of disruptions to healthcare services due to delays in doctor transfers
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that delays and irregularities in the annual transfer process for doctors and the placement of post-intern medical officers have created a risk of disruption to services at peripheral…
Parliamentary Committee seeks reforms in microfinance regulation and mineral sand mining
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations has stressed the need to expedite the implementation of the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Act to strengthen regulation of the microfinance…
SLPA to develop new logistics hub at Colombo Port under PPP model
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has decided to pursue the development of a new logistics hub within the Port of Colombo through a Public–Private Partnership (PPP) following the decision of the shareholders not to proceed with the…
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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…