US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu calls on President Ranil

United States’ Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (13) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.

During the meeting, extensive discussions were held regarding Sri Lanka’s economic recovery strategies, a statement said. 

“President Wickremesinghe’s unwavering de...

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Bikers arrested for street racing on Galle Road fined, licenses suspended

The driving licenses of the 15 motorcycle riders who were arrested for engaging in illegal street racing and reckless riding on Galle Road in Bambalapitiya last week, have been suspended for six months by the court, the Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said.

Meanwhile, the Police Spokesman also stated that they were fined Rs. 427,500....

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SC concludes hearing petitions against Sri Lanka Electricity Bill

The Supreme Court has concluded its hearing of the petitions filed challenging the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, which includes proposed reforms for the electricity sector.

Accordingly, the court announced that it will inform the determination to the Speaker of Parliament confidentially.

The petitions were heard before the three-member...

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Retired Auxiliary Bishop Marius Peiris passes away

The retired Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Colombo, His Lordship the most Rev. Dr. Marius Peiris has passed away, the Archdiocese of Colombo announced.

Most Rev. Dr. Marius Peiris was aged 83 at the time of passing.

Meanwhile, the National Catholic Director of Mass Communications Rev. Fr. Jude Krishantha stated that funeral arrangements will be...

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SC calls for progress report on probe into Pastor Jerome Fernando

The Supreme Court has instructed the Attorney General to submit a report pertaining to the progress of investigations into Pastor Jerome Fernando, the self-styled ‘prophet’ who came under fire over his controversial comments on other religions.

This order was issued when a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed against Pastor Jerome Fernando was...

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Court order issued preventing disruptions to new SLFP Chairman and Act. Gen. Sec

The Kaduwela District Court today (13) issued an enjoining order preventing any individuals from disrupting the new Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and Acting General Secretary Keerthi Udawatte from functioning in their respective roles.

The order was issued after considering a petition filed with the Kaduwela...

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