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A Sri Lankan Brigadier convicted of motioning death threat

Westminster Magistrate’s Court has found Sri Lankan Brigadier Priyanka Fernando guilty of violating section 44 A of the Public Order Act by motioning death threats to Tamil protestors in London last year.
Premier Mahinda chairs meeting to hold Duruthu Perahera

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday chaired a meeting held to discuss the holding of the forthcoming historical Duruthu Perahera of Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya.
Sri Lankan lady Caroline Jurie crowned Mrs World 2020

A Sri Lankan lady Mrs. Sri Lanka, Caroline Jurie has been declared as Mrs. World 2020 at the finals held in the US. The Mrs. World 2020 Pageant was held in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday.
SLFP-SLPP Alliance will contest General Election under ‘Chair’ symbol …. Thilanga Sumathipala

Sri Lanka Freedom Party Moratuwa Organizer Technology and New Inventions State Minister Thilanga Sumathipala has stated that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party would contest the General Election under the SLFP – SLPP led alliance, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), with the chair as the symbol.
US envoy meets Sampanthan affirms engagement with Govt for lasting peace, justice, equality

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alaina B. Teplitz has affirmed that the US has reiterated its continuous constructive engagement with the government of Sri Lanka on US government’s commitments towards achieving lasting peace, justice and equality among the communities in Sri Lanka.
Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid calls on his Sri Lankan counterpart

Maldivian Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Foreign Ministry in Colombo on Thursday and held talks on bilateral issues.
President Gotabhaya spells out proposals for better performance in the field of education

President Gotabaya has spelt out key proposals to enhance progress in the field of education as promised in his election manifesto.
Vacancy created in Parliamentary seat notified to Election Commission

Secretary General Dhammika Dasanayake has notified to the Election Commission (EC) regarding the vacancy created in the Parliament following the death of Parliamentarian Ranjith Zoysa.
Envoys of Middle East call on Premier Mahinda

Ambassadors of Middle East based on Sri Lanka called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Thursday, December 5, and held talks. Their meeting was held at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Temple Trees.
Kiran badly affected by floods, 193 families to be evacuated

Kiran village in the Batticaloa has been badly affected by continual rains in recent weeks.
Malidivian Foreign Minister Shahid Abdulla calls on President

Maldives Foreign Minister Shahid Abdulla paid a courtesy call on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday and held talks.
Karu Jayasuriya calls on Chief Prelates, receives blessings

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya visited Maha Nayakas of the three Buddhist Chapters on Thursday and received their blessings.