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Palaly Teachers' College's 54.5 acres still in army hands, MP urges immediate release
SLFP recognition in crisis; immediate party election needed, says Dayasiri
More than 146 mm of rain in Thimbirigasyaya in 12 hours
Chief police inspector Varuni Bogahawatta and four others remanded until 20 November
Ten double-cab vehicles for health institutions with World Bank support
Fourth international Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy conference held in Colombo
National trade union conference opens today with president's support
Only 19 years left on estate leases: six key reforms proposed to secure the industry's future
Government to reapply for GSP+ trade preferences under the EU's new ten-year framework
Bus-van collision in Warakapola Mahen area: three killed, four injured
Those who create extraordinary powers may one day fall prey to them: Sajith warns
Severe lightning warning for Colombo and several districts
Polonnaruwa hospital specialist surgeon killed in Minneriya collision
Thousands of yellow butterflies across Sri Lanka; scientists explain
Government intervention in no-confidence motion against Speaker is anti-democratic - Sajith
Special training in India for 10 Sri Lankan airport managers
Bus fares by bank card: in force within six months
Four missing after going to bathe near Deniyaya; search efforts intensify
Laws to end the manpower employment system: Minister
Krrish transaction probe: Namal Rajapaksa's handwriting with government analyst
Sri Lanka Budget proposes Rs 162,500 monthly-equivalent income-tax allowance
Terrorism and organised crime bills will not be passed without public consultation: President
Bail for Rohitha Bogollagama; back in prison as conditions cannot be met
Head-on bus-van collision at Warakapola: three dead
Indian national arrested at Katunayake airport with drugs worth Rs 230 million
Colombo floods: special meeting on immediate solutions; hospital operations back to normal
Heavy rain above 100mm expected in several areas today
IGP seeks Judicial Service Commission probe into Gampaha magistrate
Prime Minister Harini returns after attending CHOGM 2026
Tension near Ruwanweliseya as monks attempt hunger strike
Two Victoria Reservoir spill gates open automatically
MP says Attorney General was not asked for advice on Speaker motion
Gampaha Judge's Sudden Transfer: Opposition Condemns
Man killed in Wariyapola attack; wife and daughter injured
Sri Lanka plans bank-card payments on buses within six months
Vavuniya authorities seize 30 kg of beef transported without a permit
EPRLF demands immediate holding of provincial assembly elections
Jaffna mayor accused of ignoring police order on Thileepan memorial
Alliance urges government to protect plantation families' land rights before investor leases
Families of the disappeared reject Chemmani interim report and call for protest
Sri Lankan police say talks are under way to return fugitives abroad
Kosala Senathira appointed Gampaha Chief Magistrate
Colombo records 120 mm of rain in 49 minutes, report says
Colombo mayor calls special meeting on flood response
Namal Rajapaksa and Samara Sampath appear in court; Sajith Premadasa asset statement released
Colombo Floods: Singer Iraj Veeraratne's Criticism of Govt
Sri Lanka exam certificate service to be suspended for two days
Tamil schools in four Sri Lankan provinces to have a special holiday on Monday
Sri Lanka issues 36-hour heavy-rain warning
Polonnaruwa doctor killed in crash near Habarana
A plan to employ 10,000 Sri Lankan workers in Thailand
Young men praised for rescuing mother and children during Colombo floods
Catholic Church reviews proposed anti-terrorism law, cardinal says
Sri Lanka's prime minister returns after CHOGM 2026
Rohitha Bogollagama granted bail, then remanded after conditions unmet
Jaffna University book-launch ban raises freedom-of-expression concerns
Election Commission says Sri Lanka Freedom Party is not currently a recognised party
Indian national arrested at Katunayake airport with suspected drugs
Mayilathamadu farmers raise concern over military training near grazing land
Special transport services on the occasion of Diwali
Rights concerns raised over Sri Lanka’s proposed anti-terrorism law
Heavy rain floods parts of Colombo and disrupts traffic and rail services
Heavy rains in Colombo: flooded streets, traffic jams
Five suspects remanded in Matara financial-fraud case, including senior police inspector
Court hears signatures on documents linked to Namal Rajapaksa will be examined
Easter Sunday attack investigation enters new phase, report says
Colombo National Hospital returns to normal after flood damage
Sri Lanka’s official reserves rise to US$7.086 billion in October
Anti-corruption campaigner alleges government broke public-funds pledge
Deputy minister says fuel relief ends on 31 December; January price review possible
Cleanup begins at Irattivaikkal memorial ahead of Heroes’ Day
