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President Meets His German Counterpart in Berlin

President Anura Kumara Disanayake, who is currently on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, was warmly received today (11) by German...

The Bar Association writes to the President regarding the misuse of presidential pardons.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Informing that necessary legal action will be taken regarding the...

Former President Ranil leaves CID

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department this afternoon (11), left the premises a few moments ago after giving a...

Electricity bill to increase by 15 percent from tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has decided to increase electricity tariffs by an overall 15% for the second half of 2025. This will...

Acting Ministers Appointed

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Acting Ministers for four Ministries in view of his departure from the country on an official visit to...

President of Sri Lanka begins state visit to Vietnam

President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka arrived in Hanoi on 4 May, beginning a state visit to Vietnam and participating in the 20th United Nations Day...

Silence period begins ahead of Local Government election

The election campaigning activities related to the 2025 Local Government (LG) election officially concluded at midnight yesterday (03), marking the start of the silence...

Asthma on the rise in Sri Lanka, health officials warn

There is currently an increase in asthma cases reported in the country, according to health officials. Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr. Asha Samaranayake stated that 3,340...

2025 LG Polls: 46 candidates, 199 supporters arrested for violating election laws

A total of 46 candidates contesting at the 2025 Local Government (LG) election have been arrested for flouting election laws, Police have announced. According to...

‘Loku Pattie’ brought back to Sri Lanka from Belarus

The main suspect in the killing of ‘Club Wasantha’ in Athurugiriya, notorious underworld criminal figure Sujeewa Ruwankumara De Silva alias ‘Loku Pattie’ has been...

Task Force appointed to combat Dengue & Chikungunya in Western Province

A task force has been appointed to control the spread of Dengue and Chikungunya cases, says Secretary to the Ministry of Health of the...

President to depart for Vietnam today

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for Vietnam today (3), on a state visit at the invitation of the President of Vietnam,...

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