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Special opposition meeting called to discuss judges’ retirement age proposal
Leaders of opposition political parties are scheduled to meet this afternoon (23) to discuss the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges. The meeting has been organized...
Watch : Sports Minister on Yupun: “We can’t fulfil Harin Fernando’s verbal promise”
{{youtube:8bUZgFlZ0as}} Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage says the government cannot meet the financial demands made by Sri Lankan sprinter...
China reaffirms defence ties with Sri Lanka at PLA anniversary reception
China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Sri Lanka, highlighting the long-standing relationship between the two militaries...
Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpass USD 9 billion in first half of 2026
Sri Lanka’s export sector has recorded significant growth during the first half of 2026, with total export earnings exceeding the...
Sugeeshwara Bandara further remanded
Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today (22) ordered Sugeeshwara Bandara, former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's private secretary and leader of the...
New Secretary appointed to Transport Ministry
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Eng. (Dr.) Asiri Karunawardena as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways...
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Court reissues arrest warrant for ex-Minister Basil Rajapaksa
Matara Chief Magistrate Chathura Dissanayake today (21) reissued the arrest warrant for former Minister Basil Rajapaksa after he failed to appear before court for the second time in connection with...
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Five killed in fire at factory in Katuwana Industrial Zone
Five individuals have reportedly died after a fire broke out at a helmet manufacturing factory located in the Katuwana Industrial Zone in Homagama, earlier today (21), according to Homagama Police....
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