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Oil lamp is enough for children to study, no need for electricity: says CEB spokesman, Minister says otherwise

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Media Spokesman Noel Priyantha has tendered his resignation from his position after apologizing regarding statements […]

Switzerland to ban Hamas after Israel attacks

Switzerland’s government said on Wednesday it wants to ban Hamas after the Palestinian militant group’s attacks in Israel last year […]

Shooting in Mahabage leaves a man dead

A shooting incident in Mahabage has left a 39-year-old dead this morning (21), the police have revealed. Police reports have […]

31 petitions & 6 days later, SC delivers determination on Anti-terrorism bill

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (20 Feb.) conveyed its decision on the much-disputed Anti-Terrorism Bill to Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa […]

TN Police intercept cannabis consignment bound for Sri Lanka, three held

With the arrest of three people from Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu Police on Sunday claimed to have seized over 364 […]

Abolishing Executive Presidency: We know who Ranil is, says Mahinda

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that he will support abolishing the executive presidency. Speaking to the media, Rajapaksa said he […]

No Presidential candidate from the SLPP, Namal’s candidacy remains on the fence

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Prasanna Ranatunga says that no candidate from his party will likely compete for presidency […]

Nearly 10,000 child abuse complaints received in 2023: NCPA

National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) says it has received close to 10,000 complaints regarding child abuse over the course of […]

USAID chief urges President Ranil to address concerns about Online Safety Act

USAID Administrator Samantha Power has urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to address the concerns about the potential impact of the Online […]

Presidential Elections in 2025

The President’s Media Division (PMD) made a special announcement today (13) on the upcoming Presidential Election and the General Election. […]