Train schedule revised this week

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Sri Lanka Railways says that several changes will be made to the current train schedule this week. Accordingly, Kandy-bound train bearing number 1033, which usually...

Former CID chief Shani Abeysekara interdicted

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Former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) SSP Shani Abeysekara has been interdicted with immediate effect, the National Police Commission said.

Fmr MP Sarana Gunawardena granted bail

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Former Parliamentarian Sarana Gunawardena, who was sentenced to three years in prison, has been granted bail after he filed an appeal before the Colombo...

CBSL to enact new Banking Act in 2021

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The Central Bank of  Sri Lanka will enact a new Banking Act in 2021, which will also contain provisions to extend regulations for banks,...

Personal firearms not needed for MP protection – Sarath Amunugama

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There is no need for personal firearms for the protection of parliamentarians, says MP Dr. Sarath Amunugama. He pointed out that he has never carried...

SLT chairman steps down

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Chairman and Independent Non-Executive Director of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) P.G Kumarasinghe Sirisena has tendered his resignation with effect from yesterday (6th January). Kumarasinghe...

Dinesh Gunawardena to visit India on Jan. 9

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Minister of Foreign Affairs Dinesh Gunawardena is scheduled to leave for India on the 9th of January for an official two-day visit. He is set...

Sri Lanka calls for de-escalation in Middle East following Iranian military...

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Sri Lanka has expressed deep concerns about the growing tensions in the Middle East following the assassination of a senior Iranian leader. Issuing a communiqué,...

Adjournment debate on President’s policy statement begins today

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The Department of Communication of the Parliament says members for the parliamentary committees are yet to be appointed, although the new session commenced last...

Former MP Sarana Gunawardene senteced to 3-year imprisonment

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Former Parliamentarian Sarana Gunawardene was sentenced to 3 years in prison today (January 7) by Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne. The former Chairman of the...