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April 8, 2026

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LG Polls: Time runs out for Postal Ballot

The deadline set by the Election Commission to receive postal ballot papers for the local government elections (LG) will expire […]

Alleged errant police reporting: NPC unaware of malpractice

Responding to allegations by the Minister of Justice Dr. Wijedasa Rajapaksa PC on a high number of false reports on […]

Norochcholai breakdown: 300 Megawatts of Unit 3 offline till August

Following the sudden breakdown of the Unit 3 generation unit (300 MW) at the controversial Norochcholai coal power plant, the […]

First batch of imported eggs to arrive in Sri L

The first consignment of eggs imported from India will reach Sri Lanka tomorrow (March 19), the State Trading (General) Corporation […]

Man sets fire to house over family dispute

A man has set fire to his house in Kadalana, Moratuwa over a dispute with his wife. No casualties were […]

Easter Attacks: Dates fixed for Maithripala’s writ against private complaint

The Court of Appeal today (17 March) ordered for the writ petition filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena challenging a […]

2023 State Vesak Festival in Puttlam District

The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs has decided that the 2023 State Vesak Festival will take place in […]

Wanted suspect “Booru Muna” arrested

Wanted criminal figure Ravindu Sanka de Silva alias “Booru Muna” was arrested in Avissawella today. On February 24, the suspect […]

Parliament of Sri Lanka launches a Parliamentary Internship Program

Parliament of Sri Lanka with the support of National Democratic Institute (NDI) and USAID launched a parliamentary internship program, providing […]

5-Judge Court of Appeal bench to hear Judges’ PAYE issue

The Court of Appeal has granted leave to consider two writ applications seeking an order revoking the decision to impose […]