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An elderly Muslim kissing a Sri Lanka flag as a sign of ethnic unity during a demonstration held by civil society groups to call for unity in diversity. The demonstration was held outside the Fort Railway Station on Thursday. Pic by Sameera Weerasekera.

Facebook shut down till emergency is lifted

Sweeping visa policy changes to attract professionals and investors

Indian firm gets another contract without tender

Three-judge committee to probe Kandy district violence

Performance on track, but economy still vulnerable to shocks, says IMF

Central Expressway bid winner Taisei official arrested for rigging in Japan

Disturbance stirs up strong winds and heavy rains

PM visits Kandy, pledges speedy compensation to victims

Senior Additional Solicitor General Murdhu Fernando appointed to Supreme Court

Minister says Layards Road project was approved on justifiable grounds

Kandy District violence: 211 suspects including main suspect detained

HIV positive SriLankan steward loses Supreme Court battle to retain job

Cremation of the Sambodhi Viharaya Chief Incumbent

Former CMC chief posted to WPC “without a designation or any duties”

SC dismisses HIV-positive ex-SriLankan staffer’s FR petition for reinstatement

Buildings can be rebuilt, but not broken hearts

We don’t want anyone harmed in the name of Kumarasinghe, we only want justice for his death

More than 200 Lankan doctors say there’s no ‘wanda pethi’

Manhunt intensifies for Ampara suspects after pill turns to flour

Recent violence will not adversely affect tourism: Authorities

Important gestures by monks bring spirit of healing to Friday prayers

Officialdom’s dereliction of duty caused avoidable disaster: Report

Digana: No communal conflict, but organised anti-Muslim violence by outside forces

Veggies trashed and thrown to jumbos

Paddy farmers battered ‘black and blue’

Disturbance stirs up strong winds and heavy rains

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Troubled villagers question Matale quarry

Rogue polythene makers get around CEA blocks

Workshop to focus on protecting digital consumer’s rights