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Members for several committees appointed during fifth session of Ninth Parliament

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Hon. Ajith Rajapakse, Deputy Speaker of Parliament announced to the House today (22) the lists of names of the Members appointed to date to serve in the following Committees duri... Read More


Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington D.C. facilitates urgent medicines to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- At a time when international aid and medicinal supplies are imperative for Sri Lanka, upon an urgent request for assistance from Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. Mahind... Read More


Navy-built 995th RO plant declared open

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Another Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project of the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open at the Serana Primary School in Arawat... Read More


Yukthiya Operation: 697 arrested

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- During the special operation 'Yukthiya' conducted by the Sri Lanka Police and its Special Task Force (STF) in 24 hours. A total of 697 suspects have been arrested during the ope... Read More


SL,Vietnam sign memorandum of understanding for agricultural technology exchange work plan

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- A memorandum of understanding between the governments of Sri Lanka and VietNam was signed yesterday (21) regarding a number of issues leading to the development of the agricultur... Read More


Today's weather forecast

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Except for a few showers in Southern province and in Rathnapura district in the evening or night mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere over the Island. Misty conditions can... Read More


Electricity tariff Increased last October to be Removed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said in Parliament yesterday that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has agreed to reduce the increased electricity tariff imposed l... Read More


President, Iranian FM discuss Persian Gulf's crucial role in IO security

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian engaged in discussions with President Ranil Wickremesinghe during an official visit to Sri Lanka. The meeting, held at the Presi... Read More


Cabinet nod to be sought to suspend parate law

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- State Minister of Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said in Parliament yesterday (21) that measures will be taken to suspend parate execution rights for a specific period with ... Read More


Jason Momoa applauds SL's recognition as UN World Restoration Flagship

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Actor Jason Momoa, popular for his leading role in the blockbuster movie Aquaman, has extended his congratulations to Sri Lanka following the country being designated as a UN Wor... Read More