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President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka arrived in Hanoi on 4 May, beginning a state visit to Vietnam and participating in the 20th United Nations Day of Vesak celebrations.   He was welcomed by senior Vietnamese officials, marking the first...
The election campaigning activities related to the 2025 Local Government (LG) election officially concluded at midnight yesterday (03), marking the start of the silence period, which will remain in effect until Election Day on May 6. During...

Asthma on the rise in Sri Lanka, health officials warn

There is currently an increase in asthma cases reported in the country, according to health officials. Consultant Respiratory Physician Dr. Asha Samaranayake stated that 3,340...

2025 LG Polls: 46 candidates, 199 supporters arrested for violating election laws

A total of 46 candidates contesting at the 2025 Local Government (LG) election have been arrested for flouting election laws, Police have announced. According to...

‘Loku Pattie’ brought back to Sri Lanka from Belarus

The main suspect in the killing of ‘Club Wasantha’ in Athurugiriya, notorious underworld criminal figure Sujeewa Ruwankumara De Silva alias ‘Loku Pattie’ has been...

Task Force appointed to combat Dengue & Chikungunya in Western Province

A task force has been appointed to control the spread of Dengue and Chikungunya cases, says Secretary to the Ministry of Health of the...

President to depart for Vietnam today

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for Vietnam today (3), on a state visit at the invitation of the President of Vietnam,...

Campaigning for LG Elections Ends Tonight

Campaigning for the local government elections will conclude at midnight tonight, in accordance with the Election Commission’s directive that all campaigning must end 48...

Government Services Limited During Local Government Elections

The Department of Immigration and Emigration says that both one-day and regular services for issuing passports will be limited on May 5th, 6th, and...

University teachers call for impartial probe into Sabaragamuwa Uni. student’s death

The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has called for an impartial investigation into the tragic death of 23-year-old Charith Dilshan, a second-year student...

Govt eases several more restrictions on vehicle imports

The Ministry of Finance has issued a new gazette notification easing several more restrictions on vehicle imports, with effect from April 29, 2025. The directive,...

Deshabandu Tennakoon requests security amid reported underworld death threats

Suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon has formally requested police protection, citing credible threats to his life allegedly issued by underworld elements, including notorious gang leader...

Speaker endorses certificate on Proceeds of Crime Bill

The Speaker of the Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Proceeds of Crime Bill, on Wednesday (02) in Parliament. The debate...

Sri Lanka, Vietnam to sign key bilateral agreements during President’s visit

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to undertake a State Visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam from 04 May to 06 May 2025...

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