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Lawyers staged a protest march in Colombo today over last week’s double murder in Akuregoda, Thalangama. The protest, led byContinue Reading The post Lawyers stage protest march in Colombo over Akuregoda double murder appeared first on…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced its decision to withdraw from the reporting of health data with effectContinue Reading The post GMOA to withdraw from health data reporting from Feb 18 appeared first on…

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Sunday (15) warned against attempts to undermine the government’s reform agenda by inciting racism, statingContinue Reading The post PM warns against racism, urges women to lead reform efforts appeared…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 12), compared to Friday. According to theContinue Reading The post CBSL rates : Sri Lankan Rupee strengthens marginally appeared first on Newswire.

Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The post Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed President’s Chief of Staff appeared first on Newswire.

A 64-year-old Hungarian national has been killed in a wild elephant attack in the Pidurangala area of Sigiriya. The manContinue Reading The post Tourist killed in wild elephant attack appeared first on Newswire.

The Second Reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill will be taken up for debate today. Last week, Speaker Dr.Continue Reading The post Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be debated today appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a briefContinue Reading The post UK Deputy Prime Minister Lammy arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago. According to theContinue Reading The post IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha has clarified that recent claims regarding a tax hike on vehicleContinue Reading The post No vehicle tax hike; only shift in SSCL collection point — Deputy Minister appeared first on…