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Maithripala resigns as SLFP Chairman; Wijeyadasa appointed

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Former President Maithripala Sirisena has resigned from the post of Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the Executive Committee. Subsequently, Minister of Justice ... Read More


Wijeyadasa appointed SLFP Chairman as Maithripala resigns

Sri Lanka, May 12 -- Former President Maithripala Sirisena has resigned from the post of Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). Subsequently, the Executive Committee of the SLFP has unanimou... Read More


US underscore Sri Lanka's need for good governance and transparency

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The United States has reiterated its assistance to Sri Lanka for the development of a strong and dynamic economy. This was communicated by the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Ch... Read More


Decision to be reached on interest rates for senior citizens' savings

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed him to conduct a comprehensive analysis of interest rates applicable to the... Read More


Sri Lankan-born baker Tharshan Selvarajah to carry Olympic torch in France

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- As the Olympic flame touched down in France from Greece, excitement brewed for the relay involving 10,000 torchbearers, representing diverse stories of achievement. Among them shi... Read More


Five Sri Lankans detained in Latvia for assisting illegal migrants

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Five Sri Lankans have been detained by the State Border Guards of the Republic of Latvia for allegedly transporting persons who illegally crossed the state border on Wednesday (08... Read More


15 Sri Lankan fishermen detained in Myanmar prisons repatriated

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- Fifteen Sri Lankan fishermen, who were detained in Myanmar prisons, have been released and repatriated to Sri Lanka. They arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) i... Read More


US Ambassador nominee pledges to support marginalized populations, accountability, truth and reconciliation in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The U.S. President Joe Biden's nominee for Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Elizabeth K. Horst, says that if confirmed she will support members of marginalized populations, accountability... Read More


Advisory issued over thundershowers and severe lightning

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in several provinces and districts today (11). Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely... Read More


"Yukthiya": Over 111,000 suspects arrested so far in anti-drug operation

Sri Lanka, May 11 -- A total of 111,074 suspects have been arrested while 4,472 among them are under detention orders for questioning since the beginning of Operation "Yukthiya" to date, Police Spokes... Read More