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Five killed in fire at factory in Katuwana Industrial Zone
Five individuals have reportedly died after a fire broke out at a helmet manufacturing factory located in the Katuwana Industrial Zone in Homagama, earlier today (21), according to Homagama Police....
Opposition submits no-confidence motion against Justice Minister to Speaker
The Opposition MPs today (21) handed over a no-confidence motion against Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara to the Speaker of Parliament...
Fire breaks out at factory in Katuwana Industrial Zone
A fire has reportedly broken out at a helmet manufacturing factory located in the Katuwana Industrial Zone in Homagama, earlier...
SriLankan Airlines temporarily suspends flights to Kuwait
SriLankan Airlines has temporarily suspended its flight operations to Kuwait due to the escalating war situation in the Middle East,...
Parliament to reconvene today; Opposition submit no-confidence motion against Justice Minister
Parliament is scheduled to reconvene today (21) chaired by the Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, the Office of...
Former IGP CD Wickramaratne laid to rest with full police honours
Former Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne was laid to rest today amid police honours and ceremonial gun salutes. The...
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