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Additional Solicitor General alleges intimidation, plot to plant weapons on Easter...

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Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris on Wednesday told the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks were facing serious...

Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Over 5.7 crore voters to decide triangular...

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Voters in Tamil Nadu will take part in an unprecedented triangular contest on Thursday, 23 April, in the 2026 Assembly elections. Polling will be...

Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri...

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Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (23), according to the Department of Meteorology.  Fairly heavy falls...

What happened to $2.5 million of Sri Lankan peoples’ money?

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Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has raised serious concerns over the alleged disappearance of USD 2.5 million in public funds, questioning whether Sri Lanka...

Selfie frenzy disrupts Walk for Peace, Aloka dog falls ill

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A senior police officer has appealed to the public to avoid obstructing the Walk for Peace, refrain from crowding the route, and allow the...

Treasury cyber theft probe underway after email system breach: deputy minister

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Deputy Minister of Finance Dr Anil Jayantha says complaints have been filed with law enforcement agencies following a cyber theft incident involving unauthorised access...

Vesak Poya on May 30, Vesak week declared May 27–June 2

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At the request of the Chief Prelates, it has been decided to observe Vesak Full Moon Poya Day on May 30, and to hold...

Rs. 356 million contract awarded for Kelani Valley railway extension study

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The Cabinet of Ministers has awarded the consultancy contract for the feasibility study and preparation of detailed plans to extend the Kelani Valley Railway...

Easter attacks : Cabinet approves committee to oversee recommendations

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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a new committee to oversee the implementation of recommendations made following the Easter Sunday Attacks. The...

Sri Lanka’s inflation increases to 2.4% in March 2026

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The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year, has increased to 2.4% in March 2026, according to...