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Tear gas purchase controversy: IGP recommends direct contracts over competitive bidding

As a measure for the Government to not face public criticism over tear gas purchases, the Inspector General of Police […]

P’ment votes against English only at Law College

The proposal that all courses and exams conducted at the Sri Lanka Law College should be held in the English […]

Sri Lankans happier in 2023 compared to 2022 – report

Sri Lanka has moved up 15 places on the World Happiness Report, having ranked 112th in the annual survey of […]

SJB also files contempt petition against Finance Secretary

The General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ranith Madduma Bandara has filed a petition before the Supreme […]

Rural school in Hanguranketha seeks aid

“Illagolla Udagala Uda Vidyalaya” the only school in the illagolla area seeks support to construct a new building for the […]

Petition against Finance Secretary over contempt of court

A petition was filed before the Supreme Court today (March 21), alleging Finance Ministry’s Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana of contempt of […]

Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Bill approved

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Bill which was proposed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe […]

Sri Lanka is no longer deemed as a bankrupt nation:Prez

In a special statement following the approval of the extended credit facility by the Executive Board of the International Monetary […]

Sri Lanka must present debt restructuring strategy by end of April – IMF

Sri Lanka, with the help of its legal and financial advisors, must present a debt restructuring strategy before the end […]

No casualties after private bus carrying 40 passengers catches fire

A private bus was completely destroyed in a fire this morning (21 March) near the Boralugoda Investment Promotion Zone on […]