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NBRO’s ‘ Red’ warnings lifted

Scientist at the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) Dr Suminda Ratnayake stated that the Red landslide warnings previously issued for certain districts have now been lifted.

Distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders commences

The distribution of 300,000 domestic gas cylinders to the market commenced today, Litro Gas Lanka announced. 

Namal Rajapaksa responds to cancellation of Union events of Oxford and Cambridge Universities

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has said that he looked forward to participating in debates, as the Oxford Union and Cambridge Union have, for generations, represented the highest ideals of free inquiry, rigorous debate, and intellectual courage. He made the statement following backlash from Tamil student groups and campaigners in the United Kingdom forced the unions to cancel the events.

Relatives of accused found guilty of murdering MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala to appeal verdict

Relatives of those found guilty of murdering Polonnaruwa District MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala and his security officer, have stated that they will file an appeal challenging the recent verdict delivered by the Gampaha High Court trial-at-bar.

Supreme Court directs Attorney General’s Department to file charge sheet for former director of NIE 

The Supreme Court has directed the Attorney General’s Department to file a charge sheet for Contempt of Court against the former Director of the National Institute of Education (NIE) I.G.S. Premathilaka, for failure to comply with a court directive in connection with Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed over the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship examination paper leak.