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Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksa, Minister of Judicial Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, claims that he was fired from his ministerial post in 2017 for opposing the Hambantota Port Agreement, and that the agreement was the reason for the delay in obtaining...

Sri Lanka's State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya on Tuesday (3) annolunced that liquor prices will be increased. He tweeted that the excise duty on all varieties of liquor, wines, beer etc. will be increased by 20% from midnight on Tuesday...

According to an Election Commission spokesperson, the gazette notice for the local government election will be published tomorrow. Following that, the election nominations must be called within 14 days.

Mr. Vajira Abeywardena, President of the United National Party, stated that if an election is held at this time, the country will be anarchic. As a result, he stated that the election is unnecessary at this time and should be...

The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) has arrested a suspect in connection with his alleged involvement with two Indians who are linked to the ISIS. Police said the suspect was arrested in Kattankudy in Batticaloa. It was reported that the arrested...

Brooke Shields is hoping young stars are shielded from experiences like on “The Blue Lagoon” nowadays. The iconic actress starred in the shipwreck film at age 14 opposite then-18-year-old Christopher Atkins. The duo played two cousins-turned-lovers who consummate their relationship...

When the Chairman of the Export Development Board arrived today to speak, the employees in the hall rose from their seats and began to leave. It was also clear that the chairman was uncomfortable over the happening. Employees at the...

Mr. Eric Solheim, who has been appointed as President Ranil Wickremesinghe's international climate advisor, has said in a special twitter message that China's tourism business will resume soon and it is a great opportunity for Sri Lanka. Nearly 150 million...

According to reports, opposition leaders have received information that following the announcement of the local government elections, some parties intend to launch a massive campaign to postpone the elections, claiming that there is insufficient funding to hold the elections. According...

'We are frequently required to go on field trips. It is very expensive. Going to Sinharaja from here costs at least 50,000 rupees for one child. These are difficult villages. Our parents can't imagine incurring such a cost. Then our...