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Police curfew has been imposed in Kuliyapitiya, Bingiriya, Dummalasuriya and Hettipola Police divisions from 2 pm this afternoon (13), stated the Police Media Spokesperson. Accordingly,...

The student turnout has dropped considerably despite reopening primary classes at government schools today (13), the Ministry of Education has stated. Additional Secretary of the...

Non-Cabinet Minister of Mass Media and State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene has been appointed as the acting Minister of Defence until President Maithripala...

The academic activities of all faculties at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura except for two faculties will commence tomorrow (14). Faculty of Management Studies &...

A stock of firearms and ammunition have been found buried at a land plot in Kuda Oya in Wellawaya, stated the Army Media Spokesperson. Accordingly,...

The government has imposed a temporary ban on social media platforms such as Whatsapp and Facebook, stated the Government Information Department. This measure has been...

The primary sections of government schools have been reopened for the second term today (13). Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Education earlier stated that...

President Maithripala Sirisena has left for China a short while ago, said siyatha news reporter. Accordingly, President Sirisena will be attending the Conference on Dialogue...

Police curfew has been imposed in the Chilaw area with immediate effect, stated siyatha newsreporter. The curfew has been imposed to control a tense situation...

Postponing elections is an act as bad as terrorism, according to the Chairperson of the Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya. He points out that the prevailing...