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“Why rely on social media for updates?” – Ajith P. Perera questions Justice Minister

Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara, accusing him of failingContinue Reading The post “Why rely on social media for updates?” – Ajith P. Perera questions Justice…

UNP to Launch ‘Read with Ranil’ Youth Engagement Initiative

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to engage with young people at an exclusive dialogue titled “Read with Ranil” onContinue Reading The post UNP to Launch ‘Read with Ranil’ Youth Engagement Initiative appeared first on Newswire.

Namal writes to Sajith seeking united opposition on Judges’ Retirement Age Bill

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has written to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urging him to convene a meeting of all politicalContinue Reading The post Namal writes to Sajith seeking united opposition on Judges’ Retirement Age Bill appeared…

CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 339

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Monday, while the USD sellingContinue Reading The post CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 339 appeared first on Newswire.

Peradeniya Uni students stage Sri Lanka’s first sustainable fashion show

University of Peradeniya students have made history by staging Sri Lanka’s first sustainable fashion show, transforming waste into wearable art. Continue Reading The post Peradeniya Uni students stage Sri Lanka’s first sustainable fashion…

Govt plans prison expansion, house arrest reforms after Negombo unrest

Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says that construction is underway to increase the space in Sri Lankan prisons. Addressing theContinue Reading The post Govt plans prison expansion, house arrest reforms after Negombo unrest…

Namal-led group launches “A Team – Next Wave”, aims to become national team

Opposition MPs Namal Rajapaksa, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, Anuradha Jayaratne, D. V. Chanaka and Chanaka Madugoda on Tuesday launched a new politicalContinue Reading The post Namal-led group launches “A Team – Next Wave”, aims to become…

Registrar General’s Dept advances digital transformation drive

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Health Organization (WHO),Continue Reading The post Registrar General’s Dept advances digital transformation drive…

Sri Lanka to pilot bus sector clustering on key routes

The Cabinet has approved a pilot programme to introduce bus sector clustering in Sri Lanka, aimed at easing overcrowding, improvingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to pilot bus sector clustering on key routes appeared first on Newswire.

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